The Spanish parliament on Thursday passed a law that makes it mandatory to ask for explicit consent for sex.
In Spain, assault is now considered rape in principle, even if the victim resists but allows it to happen out of fear. Prison sentences can be up to 15 years. He will also be punished by the law for giving “scary compliments” or posting unwanted sex videos.
Only lawmakers from the conservative PP party and the far-right Vox party voted against the so-called “Yes only yes” law. They believe that innocent people can become victims.
Equality Minister Irene Montero speaks of a major step forward in tackling the “culture of sexual terror and rape”. “Today is a great day for all women. We owe this to all victims of sexual violence. The feminist movement is making history in Spain.”
After notorious gang rapes, the perpetrators of which escaped light sentences, the law is passed on his initiative.
The proposal still has to go through the Senate, but it is considered a formality.
Source: NU
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