“Marital rape can be defined by any non-consensual vaginal, anal or oral penetration of the body of another person where the penetration is of a sexual nature, with any body part or with an object, as well as to any other non-consensual acts of a sexual nature, by a spouse or ex-spouse or by a former or current partner with whom a victim of rape is or has been living in a partnership recognised by the national law in many countries. Causing a spouse or ex-spouse or a former or current partner to engage in non-consensual acts of a sexual nature with a third person is also considered marital rape. European Institute of Gender Equality