Consent and the law
Sex without consent is sexual assault – and it’s always a crime. You can’t assume someone has agreed to sexual activity; you need to be sure. The best way to know is simple: ask.
In NSW – and many other parts of Australia – the law requires affirmative consent for all sexual activity.
That means:
- You have to say or do something to seek consent for all sexual activity.
- The other person must say or do something to show they give consent.
- Silence is not consent
To find out more about consent and the law in NSW visit #MakeNoDoubt.
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