DiscoverMax Planck LawcastSexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?
Sexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?

Sexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?

Update: 2025-09-11
Share

Description

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

Comments 
loading
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Sexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?

Sexual Assault Law: What Does Consent Mean?

Max Planck Law