Helen McEntee 'regrets' removing consent proposals in rape law reform

Provisions in the landmark legislation, revealed by Justice Minister Helen McEntee last year and signed off by Cabinet this year, have now been dropped. File picture: PA

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she “regrets” having to withdraw significant proposals around consent in the Government’s major reform of existing rape laws.

Provisions in the landmark legislation, such as the accused having to prove to a jury that steps were taken to seek consent, which had been signed off by Cabinet, have now been dropped.