In the Netherlands, as in most EU countries, sex without consent is not considered rape — there must be proof of violence or coercion. But that could be changing. The country is set to follow in the footsteps of states like Germany, where the law includes a consent-based definition of rape. We take a closer look at the proposed changes, the difference they have made in Germany and what they could mean for survivors.

Reported/produced/edited: Louise Osborne and Jennifer Collins

Music:

Sita's Song by Siddhartha Corsus

Seven Minute Love by Septahelix

YOY Mix by Martin Cee

YouTube clips:

How is Europe doing on women's rights and gender equality? -- YouTube.com/France24English

100 years of women's suffrage in Germany -- YouTube.com/DWNews

Sarah Everard's murder sparks outcry over women's safety in UK -- YouTube.com/DWNews

Cologne attack 'left me scarred for life' -- YouTube.com/BBCNews

More than half of Irish women fear public transport at night - survey -- YouTube.com/RTENewsNow

Why women feel unsafe on Britain's streets -- YouTube.com/Channel4News

Episode 2: So what is consent?

FlawedBy Louise Osborne and Jennifer CollinsJul 04, 2021