From 8th March 2022, MEPs have been seeking to update the legal definition of rape to
protect European women from male violence. After almost two years, the lack of consensus
persists; Most member states limit the definition of rape to sexual penetration through the use
of physical or psychological force. Only 11 countries adapted their penal codes to recognise
that a violation occurs when there is no consent. In ‘Ellas Hoy’ we analyse the impact of this
lack of consensus on women’s lives.
See full debate at France 24.com – 14/12/2023
