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EU Parliament Pushes Consent-Based Rape Definition Across Union

4/29/2026

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European Parliament voted for a report calling for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
Amnesty International urged the EU to adopt consent-based rape laws, citing online rape-academies, child-sex rings and noting that definitions have risen from eight to thirteen countries since 2018.
Dinushika Dissanayake said one in six women face sexual violence and one in ten will be raped, urging the Commission to propose legislation aligned with the Istanbul Convention.

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European Parliament voted for a report calling for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
Amnesty International urged the EU to adopt consent-based rape laws, citing online rape-academies, child-sex rings and noting that definitions have risen from eight to thirteen countries since 2018.
Dinushika Dissanayake said one in six women face sexual violence and one in ten will be raped, urging the Commission to propose legislation aligned with the Istanbul Convention.