For Sexual Consent in Spain, Only Yes Means Yes With New Law
- Spain Strengthens Rape Law With Landmark Sexual Consent Bill
- Legislation was written up by Spain’s Equality Ministry
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A new law in Spain requires an explicit expression of consent in sexual relations, as the country tries to remove ambiguity from rape and assault cases.
Consent must be conveyed through actions that “clearly express the will of the person.” Silence or passivity will no longer be accepted as signs of willingness. Congress passed the legislation on Thursday with 205 lawmakers voting in favor and 141 against.