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Sweden adopts law saying sex without consent is rape
Sweden has adopted a law requiring people to get explicit consent before sexual contact, otherwise it will be considered as rape. Swedish politicians approved the change by 257 votes to 38, with 54 absentees. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, says "it is no longer necessary for the offender to use violence or threats, or to exploit the victim's particularly vulnerable situation" for rape charges to be brought forward.
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