“Sexual consent” means a person willingly agrees to have sex or engage in a sexual activity – and that they are free and capable to make their own decision. Sex without consent is rape or sexual assault.
Source: What is active sexual consent? @ pauseplaystop.org.uk
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- What is consent? @ Crown Prosecution Service
Consent is defined by section 74 Sexual Offences Act 2003. Someone consents to vaginal, anal or oral penetration only if s/he agrees by choice to that penetration and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice.
- Consent @ Brook
Excerpt: Consent means agreeing to do something. When it comes to sex, this means someone agreeing to take part in a sexual activity. Any sort of sexual contact without consent is illegal whatever the age of the people involved. If someone does not give consent and a person still engages in a sexual act with them, this is sexual assault or rape. This can include sexual touching, oral, anal and vaginal sex with a penis or with any other type of object.
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