The Helen Clark Foundation 78d ago

The definition of consent in New Zealand law is outdated and leaves New Zealanders vulnerable to sexual harm. Building on The Helen Clark Foundation’s recent report on Addressing Sexual Violence in New Zealand, leading experts from New Zealand and Australia discuss the current definition of consent in New Zealand law, why it needs to be updated, and overseas models that offer useful guidance for reform. Addressing Sexual Violence in New Zealand: Options for consent reform in sexual violence law: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/15h1uwvx/production/d03b04480fb1c7a3ae84eb6f5a21d402e212edd2.pdf The full report is available here: https://www.helenclark.foundation/research/addressing-sexual-violence-in-new-zealand