The Blurred Lines of Consent in the Wake of Michael Ward's Acquittal The acquittal of Top Boy actor Michael Ward on all counts of rape and sexual assault has left many in the entertainment industry grappling with the implications of this verdict.
While Ward's team will undoubtedly celebrate the outcome as a victory, it raises important questions about the nature of consent and its often blurred lines.
Consent is a word frequently used in discussions of sex and relationships, but what exactly does it mean to give or receive consent?