Irish government set to ban sex with people who have passed out drunk

From today onwards, Ireland has banned people from having sex with someone who has passed out from drinking too much. However it is interesting to note that the Law Reform Commission had recommended this new definition of ‘sexual consent’ way back in the 1980s.

This new reform means that the Irish government has specifically outlawed citizens from engaging in sexual intercourse with someone who has lost consciousness as a result of intoxication. The wording of the previous Irish law had been vague which led courts in the past to create their own definition of what consent means.

The new law will also mean extra protection for people with disabilities and those who may be unable to communicate their consent in a clear manner, reports the Irish Independent.