Her testimony is that she didn't consent and the Crown has presented that as evidence...the evidence against the players is overwhelmingThe defense doesn't need to prove she consented, the Crown has to prove that she didn't consent to the acts. Her testimony isn't enough.
The Crown should have never pursued this case given the evidence that they had.
The Law of Consent in Sexual Assault - LEAF
Canada has a broad definition of sexual assault. It includes all unwanted sexual activity, such as unwanted sexual grabbing, kissing, and fondling as well as rape. Sexual activity is only legal when both parties consent. Consent is defined in Canada’s Criminal Code in s. 273.1(1), as the...
