Finland adopted consent-based rape legislation in 2023
Justice & Anti-CorruptionFinland
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- PrimaryFinnish Government (Valtioneuvosto)The amended provisions on sexual offences in the Criminal Code entered into force on 1 January 2023. The reform redefines rape based on consent.
- PrimaryMinistry of Justice FinlandThe key change is that the definition of rape is now based on consent. Rape is sexual intercourse with a person who does not participate in it voluntarily.
- AcademicMaklu-OnlineA new consent-based sexual crimes legislation came into force in Finland in January 2023.