The European Parliament voted for a consent-based definition of rape. But what constitutes rape under criminal law still varies significantly across the bloc.
'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers
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Tue 19:46 - DW Top
EU Parliament approves common definition of rape
Tue 19:46 - DW World
EU Parliament approves common definition of rape
Tue 19:46 - DW
'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers
Tue 19:46 - DW World
'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers
Wed 15:47 - Euronews
MEPs with new-borns can delegate their vote – but only if they are women