Michael Plaxton: 1 book
Implied Consent and Sexual Assault
Intimate Relationships, Autonomy, and Voice
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
In R. v. Ewanchuk, the Supreme Court of Canada held that sexual touching must be accompanied by express, contemporaneous consent. In doing so, the Court rejected the idea that sexual consent could be "implied." Ewanchuk was a landmark ruling, reflecting a powerful commitment to women's equality and sexual...
