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Hello students, the law of rape and rape prosecutions that has undergone significant changes over the years, reflecting changes social attitudes towards sexual violence, the experience of victims and a growing understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault.
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Some key developments include expansion of definition of rape.
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Historically, rape laws only applied to non -consensual vaginal penetration of a woman by a man.
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In recent years, the definition of rape has expanded to include other forms of non -consensual sexual contact such as oral and anal penetration.
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Additionally, rape laws have been revised to apply to victims of all genders.
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Another one is consent -based offenses.
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Many jurisdictions have shifted from a force -based standard for rape to a consent -based standard.
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This means that consent must be affirmatively given by a victim and that the absence of resistance or physical force does not necessarily imply consent.
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This standard emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy of the victim and avoiding victim blaming.
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And then victim protections...