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# this is not consent

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OPINION: Ruth Coppinger TD on why she believes her 'thong stunt' can kickstart a movement around sexism and consent

The Dublin West TD says the reaction to the ‘stunt’ showed how people are wanting to create a change in society in regards sexism and consent.

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Nov 25th 2018, 7:30 PM

Rallies were held across Ireland after a girl's underwear was used as evidence in a rape trial

“Clothes do not imply consent.”

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Nov 15th 2018, 11:25 AM

'Displaying the victims underwear in court is evidence alright - of rape culture'

What I was wearing the night I was brutally raped does not justify the attack – but I knew some people would say that it did, writes Morgan Barbour.

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Nov 14th 2018, 1:56 PM