Silence or lack of resistance no longer ‘sexual consent’
A tiger selfie. Flickr
Colombus, Ohio: A new set of state laws in the United States taking into effect on Thursday give dog owners a boost, have banned selfies with tigers or lions and more importantly, California has ruled that “silence or a lack of resistance can no longer be deemed consent” for sexual activity between two individuals.
Following are a few laws from the set that are taking effect from February.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.
ANIMALS:
In Utah, cities and towns can no longer ban specific dog breeds within their limits. At least 10 cities now have restrictions that ban ownership of breeds such as pit bulls.
CRIME:
In California, a "yes means yes" standard for sex between college students takes effect, requiring "an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity," meaning silence or a lack of resistance can no longer be deemed consent.
DRUG ABUSE:
In Michigan, buying cough and cold medicines for the purpose of making methamphetamine will be illegal under another series of measures intended to crack down on meth makers. The laws also prohibit asking someone to buy the ingredients and require state police to add meth offenders to a national database. — AP
( Source : AP )
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