Max Planck Lawcast
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Sexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?
30 minutes Posted Sep 11, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Guest: Tatjana Hörnle (Director of the Department of Criminal Law, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law)
Beyond a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’, consent to sexual activity is a nuanced concept deeply intertwined with respect, personal boundaries, and human dignity. As European nations grapple with reforming their sexual assault laws to reflect these complexities, we explore the challenges of creating effective legislation. Christopher Murphy is joined by Tatjana Hörnle, whose expertise in the modernization of these laws across Europe provides invaluable insight into this crucial and sensitive subject.
Link to one of Tatjana's papers on the topic:
https://academic.oup.com/clp/article/77/1/49/7646429
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https://law.mpg.de/lawcast/?id=123436