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An unconscious person can’t consent to sex, Liberals confirm in Criminal Code cleanup

June 12, 2017Jonathan Ablett
An unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity; the government has confirmed in new legislation that aims to update Canada’s Criminal Code. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled the multi-pronged bill, which cleans out so-called “zombie” laws and expands provisions for sexual assault complainants. The bill introduces a series of amendments to clarify and strengthen the sexual assault and…