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Defence lawyer raises concerns about proposed rewording of NZ sexual consent laws

A defence lawyer has expressed concerns about the wording proposed for changes to New Zealand's sexual consent laws.

Skinny McBuntu

A defence lawyer has raised concerns about how New Zealand's sexual consent laws are being reworded. The proposed changes have backing from National, Labour and the Greens. The commentary focuses on potential issues with the specific language being used in the legal framework.

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As a defence lawyer, I have concerns with the wording to redraw NZ sexual consent laws – Anoushka Bloem

OPINION: National, Labour and the Greens all agree consent laws should change.

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