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Denmark: 'Historic day' as law passes to recognise that sex without consent is rape


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Denmark is only the 12th country in Europe to recognise sex without consent as rape
Responding to the passing of a bill in Denmark’s Parliament today that, once law, will recognise that sex without consent is rape, Anna Błuś, Amnesty International’s Women’s Rights Researcher, said:
“This is a great day for women in Denmark as it consigns outdated and dangerous rape laws to the dustbin of history and helps to end pervasive stigma and endemic impunity for this crime.
“Since culture is downstream from law, this is a vital first step towards change. The next task is to start creating a culture where everyone accepts that sex is based on consent and where professionals in the legal system have a high awareness of harmful gender stereotypes and rape myths. ....

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Denmark: Reform recognizes sex without consent as rape
Sex without consent is rape but the principle is lacking in many legal frameworks in countries across Europe. Denmark is seeking to change this, with parliament approving a reform that gives new power to the word no.
Of the 80,000 rapes that were reported to EU police in 2015, around nine out of 10 victims were women and girls.
It was the middle of the night when Kirstine Holst was awoken by a man coming into her room. He tried to have sex with her even though she repeatedly asked him to stop. 
I didn t know what was happening. We have never had any romantic interaction and he wasn t accepting that I said no to him. And then he put his arm around my throat, and I realized my life was in danger,  she tells DW.  ....

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