Polity & governance
CURRENT AFFAIRS Guarantee of Sexual Freedom Bill
1 june
Issue The lower house of Spanish parliament has passed the Guarantee of Sexual Freedom bill. Background The bill is popularly known as ‘only yes means yes’ bill and aims to make consent a significant determinant in cases of sexual assault. Details Supporters say that women will have a law that guarantees their sexual freedom. The survivors will not be required to prove that they have been victims of sexual violence or assault. The bill The bill will not require sexual assault victims to provide proof of sexual violence or physical resistance. Any sexual act without consent will be considered sexual assault. The criminal law will be based on a model that will put consent at the centre. Silence or passive agreement to a sexual act will not be counted as consent. Consent during sexual act will only be accepted to have been given if the will of the person has clearly been expressed. Other features
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