The Legal Committee of the Riigikogu has drafted a new law. The law states: sex without consent is rape. Both parties must agree.
The committee chairman explains: previously, it was examined whether the victim resisted. Now, it will be considered whether the victim gave consent. Many women have experienced sexual violence. The new law will help them.
The law states: there must be consent for sex. Consent must be clear. If consent is lacking, it is a crime.
Estonia has signed a treaty. According to the treaty, sex without consent must be prohibited. The new law will improve Estonia's legislation.
The committee will send the law to the Riigikogu on December 2. After that, people will be invited to speak.