Justice ministers want “yes means yes” in law.
German groups want a change in how laws see consent. They say a sexual act is only legal if everyone truly agrees. The group uses the phrase ‘Nur Ja heißt Ja’ to explain this.
German advocacy centers are pushing for new laws. They believe consent must be freely given. The ‘Nur Ja heißt Ja’ principle means a ‘yes’ must be clear. The Justice Minister Conference agreed to these changes. This will update German laws about sexual offenses.
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Highlights
Consent Principle Demand
Advocacy centers want consent to mean a genuine ‘Yes’ in all cases.
‘Nur Ja heißt Ja’ Principle
The ‘Only ‘Yes’ is ‘Yes’ principle is central to the debate.
Justice Minister Conference Action
The German Justice Minister Conference agreed to stricter laws.
Focus on Consent in Law
The new laws will focus on consent in sexual situations.
Addressing Sexual Violence Concerns
The move aims to address concerns about sexual violence.