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A large majority of the Norwegian parliament has passed a proposal cementing high standards for social rights, officially defining non-consensual sex as rape.
By , in Europe, World, Politics · 21 Jun 2025, 12:31 · 2 Comments
This groundbreaking legislation follows the footsteps of their neighbour Sweden, taking an important leap for women’s legal security that will set the example for the world to adopt.
Additionally, countries such as Denmark, Iceland and Finland have also introduced similar consent laws in recent years.
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How many men have sex without wanting but feel forced to perform, either for emotional reasons or manipulation? Unfortunately due to current circumstances, would never admit so or talk about it openly.
By Diogo F. from Lisbon on 21 Jun 2025, 13:04
Here in Ireland we brought in consent law in 2017.
By Ann Cooney from Other on 12 Aug 2025, 09:02