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Rape definitions across UK and EU

Variations in rape definitions and laws across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and EU member states

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Jan 19, 2026

What is the difference between 'consent-based' and 'force/threat-based' rape laws in Europe?

Consent-based rape laws make the absence of freely given consent the central element of the crime, whereas force/threat-based laws require proof that the perpetrator used violence, threats or that the...

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