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Rethinking Rape Laws Emphasizes the Central Role of Consent in Shaping Both Legal Frameworks and Public Understanding

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Mixed-methods analysis evaluates consent-based rape laws and their effect on conviction rates and public understanding.

Conviction rates have increased from 15% in 2017 to 26% in 2023, indicating greater legal effectiveness.
Public awareness surveys show 72% support for the consent-based definition of rape, yet concerns remain.
Analysis includes both quantitative and qualitative data gathered from 500 respondents in Swedish cities.
Legal professionals face evidence challenges and express a need for improved judicial training and support.

Bergman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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