The Absence of No is Not Yes: Italy's Flawed Sexual Violence Bill
January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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The Absence of No is Not Yes: Italy's Flawed Sexual Violence Bill
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Italy's new draft law on sexual violence represents a serious step backward from a consent-based approach to addressing sexual abuse. Rather than consolidating consent as the basis for assessing sexual violence, the revised text shifts the burden back onto victims, requi . . .
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The Absence of No is Not Yes: Italy's Flawed Sexual Violence Bill
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Italy's new draft law on sexual violence represents a serious step backward from a consent-based approach to addressing sexual abuse. Rather than consolidating consent as the basis for assessing sexual violence, the revised text shifts the burden back onto victims, requi . . .