Earlier this month, Queensland became the latest state to pass affirmative consent laws. This means consent is understood as ongoing communication for the purposes of rape and sexual assault offenses.

Some men think consent is silent permission. It's not Some men think consent is silent permission. It’s not. It’s clear, intentional, and enthusiastic communication. Anything less is not consent. Guys ...

Consent is a key aspect of ethical relationships. Consent implies that the individuals in question are both recognised as able to give permission — that they have the capacity for such. Non-human ...

Most companies think they comply with cookie rules as long as they show a pop-up. They don’t. Nothing illustrates this better than workplaces where companies invest fortunes in obtaining consent yet ...

Editor’s note: This op-ed centers on the case of Gisèle Pelicot. For readers who may be unfamiliar with the case, a brief synopsis: In December 2024, French electrician Dominique Pelicot was convicted ...

Sexual consent is the mutual, freely expressed agreement by all parties involved to engage in intimate activities. A lack or blatant disregard for sexual consent results in sexual assault and rape. It ...