Review consent law to protect neurodivergent people from miscarriages of justice
We ask the Government to review consent law to ensure courts and juries consider neurodivergence and relationship context when judging belief in consent. Neurodivergent people need fair legal protections to prevent miscarriages of justice in sexual offence cases.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Review consent law to protect neurodivergent people from miscarriages of justice
We ask the Government to review consent law to ensure courts and juries consider neurodivergence and relationship context when judging belief in consent. Neurodivergent people need fair legal protections to prevent miscarriages of justice in sexual offence cases.
Similar motions
Remove time bars and provide legal aid for neurodivergent people
Review suitability of NHS mental health services for Neurodivergent people
Review and reform education system to support neurodivergent children in schools
Review support provided to autistic parents involved in SEND tribunals