More conversations about consent are needed online, says judge

Judge made the comments about consent on Wednesday, while imposing sentence on a 21-year-old man convicted of oral rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault.

A Central Criminal Court judge has said more conversations about consent are needed online, adding “the days of she didn’t fight back, scream or run away have passed”.

Ms Justice Mary-Ellen Ring made the comments on Wednesday, while imposing sentence on a 21-year-old man convicted of oral rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault.