Challenging Legal Core Values
Consent-Based Rape Legislation In Practice
Asa Wettergren author Moa Bladini author Sara Uhnoo author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Publishing:26th Jun '25
£29.99
This title is due to be published on 26th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
This book presents the first ethnographic study into a new consent-based rape law in Sweden and shows how the implementation of this legislation challenges outdated legal frameworks and requires a shift in legal practice.
Focusing on the Swedish context, it provides insights that are globally applicable, offering lessons for other countries where consent-based rape laws are in place. By examining the limitations of the conventional legal enactment of autonomy, rationality and objectivity, the authors argue for an evolved approach to ensure fairness and effectiveness. Integrating feminist legal theory with the sociology of emotions, the book reveals how emotional and contextual factors shape legal reasoning.
Aiming to make legal processes for sexual violence more transparent, predictable and democratic worldwide, this is an urgent call for enhanced professional training in emotional reflexivity and empathy.
“This book offers a comprehensive case study of rape law in action. While the case is in Sweden, the broader relevance is evident. A highly innovative, rigorous and inspirational book!” May-Len Skilbrei, University of Oslo
‘Bringing feminist theory into a conversation with the sociology of emotions, this book provides a vital analysis of the challenges of transformative rape law reform.' Anna Carline, University of Liverpool
‘This book provides a landmark new analysis of rape laws and consent standards that will help shape legal reforms across the world.' Clare McGlynn, Durham University
‘Asking what justice is and can be, this significant book uncovers how professionals confront the perplexing tension between “law" on the one hand and “legal practice" on the other.' Kate Rossmanith, Macquarie University
ISBN: 9781529237535
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304 pages