Sexual consent plays an important role in laws regarding rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence. In a court of law, whether the alleged victim had freely given consent, and whether they were deemed to be capable of giving consent, can determine whether the alleged perpetrator is guilty of rape, sexual assault or some other form of sexual misconduct.
Sexual consent plays an important role in laws regarding rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence. In a court of law, whether the alleged victim had freely given consent, and whether they were deemed to be capable of giving consent, can determine whether the alleged perpetrator is guilty of rape, sexual assault or some other form of sexual misconduct.
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