Where should the law draw the line between consent and culpability in sadomasochism?
- Written by Jarryd Bartle, Sessional Lecturer in Criminal Law, RMIT University
We need more clarity around this difficult question: when are sexual acts so extreme that consent is irrelevant?Shutterstock
The worldwide #MeToo movement has brought with it a new platform to discuss the intricacies of human relationships and sexual consent. Key to these discussions is an understanding of when and how the criminal law recognises...
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