European Parliament votes to urge EU member states to adopt consent-based rape definition
The European Parliament voted 447-273 on Tuesday to approve a resolution calling for standardized consent-based rape laws across the EU, centered on an affirmative "yes means yes" standard rather than the traditional "no means no" approach. The resolution seeks to harmonize laws across member states, eight of which still require victims to prove force, violence, or verbal resistance. The measure is non-binding and will require separate legislative action by member states to take effect.
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The Guardian emphasizes cross-border enforcement gaps and rapists evading prosecution through jurisdictional differences; CNN frames it as closing loopholes that allow rapists to exploit ambiguous consent standards. Both outlets cover the same vote and standard but differ in which problem they prioritize.
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“European parliament urges EU to draw up standardised consent-based definition of rape”
“EU's 'yes means yes' rape definition seeks to close loopholes allowing rapists to walk free”
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Eight EU countries, including Italy, Hungary, and Romania, remain outliers requiring victims to prove force or resistance.
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