Rape law permits changing mind during sex act

Ryan writes "SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (AP) -- A new rape law in Illinois attempts to clarify the issue of consent by emphasizing that people can change their mind while having sex.

Under the law, if someone says "no" at any time the other person must stop or it becomes rape. The National Crime Victim Law Institute said it believed the law is the first of its kind in the country.

Read more at here" Napnip also submitted this link and said "Not sure if this has been submitted yet, but a law just passed in Illinois will allow someone (probably only women) to consent to sex, then change her mind during the act. If the man doesn't immediately stop, he can be charged with rape. Question: Will a man be able to use this law as well?

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