The NY times has a better article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/world/europe/sweden-rape-consent-sex.html It is just a political statement, it has no teeth. It is aimed to move the public...
The new legislation is not without its critics. The Swedish Bar Association is against the change.
“We have been very critical because it’s not going to lead to more convictions,” Anne Ramberg, secretary general of the Swedish Bar Association said. “The new legislation has not lowered the burden of proof, since the prosecutor has to prove that a crime was committed and they have to prove intent.”
The biggest impact of the new Swedish law might be a change in the country’s mind-set about what constitutes rape, but it could also lead to more attackers being prosecuted, said Anna Blus, who monitors rape legislation in Europe for Amnesty International in London.
It is just a political statement, it has no teeth. It is aimed to move the public conversation forward.
Thanks for the link, that was definitely more informative. I wouldn't say it's "just" a political statement, since it seems some people think it could lead to more prosecutions as the law helps to...
Thanks for the link, that was definitely more informative.
I wouldn't say it's "just" a political statement, since it seems some people think it could lead to more prosecutions as the law helps to change mind-sets. It would make sense if it was accompanied with specific plans for education of officials.
Yes! It's seriously easy to tell if someone is into it, and if it's looking a little iffy, it can be so hot to hear "I fucking want you. Do you want me?"
Yes! It's seriously easy to tell if someone is into it, and if it's looking a little iffy, it can be so hot to hear "I fucking want you. Do you want me?"
The NY times has a better article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/world/europe/sweden-rape-consent-sex.html
It is just a political statement, it has no teeth. It is aimed to move the public conversation forward.
Thanks for the link, that was definitely more informative.
I wouldn't say it's "just" a political statement, since it seems some people think it could lead to more prosecutions as the law helps to change mind-sets. It would make sense if it was accompanied with specific plans for education of officials.
Seems pretty reasonable to me, especially since it includes physical as well as verbal consent.
Yes! It's seriously easy to tell if someone is into it, and if it's looking a little iffy, it can be so hot to hear "I fucking want you. Do you want me?"
Ahead of his time
I feel the tag to show this is a joke blunts jokes in tildes before you see it. :S just me?
No, I agree
I knew this was going to be in this thread. Also, bonus Rashida Jones.
Now that consent app doesn't sound so stupid does it.