Now was that so bloody difficult?The German Bundestag yesterday passed a much-needed update on German sexual assault law.
1. Removing the need for active resistance for a rape conviction. In practise this means German prosecutors can stop with the most wide view of 'implied threat' you'll find in the world, but that really shouldn't have to be removed in 2016. Yes, I mentioned the current year, sue me. The need to prove is still on the victim, if anyone's wondering.
2. Allowing prosecution and sentence for up to two years for being part of a group that committed sexual assault, even if no sexual assault can be proven to have been committed by the individual. This brings it in line with vandalism and assault, both of which have similar clauses.
3. Allowing easier and speedier deportation of immigrants committing violent crime.
The law isn't in effect yet, still having to pass the Bundesrat. It's not expected to fail that, but like every European politician the good folks in the Bundesrat don't work during their summer recess, which means they'll hold a vote later on.
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(Jack Vance, Emphyrio)