France has enshrined the definition of rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual sexual act, months after the trial of dozens of men over the rape and abuse of Gisèle Pelicot rattled the nation.

Pelicot trial sparks call for rape law changes in France Debate focuses on introducing the concept of consent Non-partisan working group working on bill to redefine law Justice Minister in favour of ...

A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” during a protest to condemn violence against women, in Paris on Nov. 23, 2024. A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” ...

A bill that will codify a definition of consent into Texas law was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, signaling a step forward for sexual assault survivors and advocates across the state. The bill ...

Next year, the FCC’s new rules requiring prior written consent for robocalls and robotexts per seller will go into effect thus closing the “lead generator loophole.” Specifically, on January 27, 2025, ...

After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual. By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic ...

Michigan's law requiring parental consent or a court order for minors seeking an abortion creates an unnecessary burden that can create trauma, delay the procedure or prevent it altogether, a study ...