Question
- Does the law about consent change depending on sexual orientation or whether someone is in a relationship?
Answer
- No, the law is the same regardless of sexuality or gender
- The law is also the same if someone is in a relationship including if you are married
- Consent always needs to be given in sexual activity regardless of the circumstance
Remember: The law is the same for everyone. But everyone is different, and people may have other factors influencing their decision to withhold consent e.g. faith or family values.