Texas has recently overhauled its consent laws through the passage of House Bill 3073, now known as “the Summer Willis Act,” which is set to take effect this fall. The bipartisan measure, authored by ...

A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” during a protest to condemn violence against women, in Paris on Nov. 23, 2024. A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” ...

The new legislation was adopted after dozens of men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged by her husband. By Ségolène Le Stradic Reporting from Paris French lawmakers voted to ...

A bill that will codify a definition of consent into Texas law was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, signaling a step forward for sexual assault survivors and advocates across the state. The bill ...

The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers ...