Saxon Mullins’ fight to reform sexual consent laws

In 2013 on a night out in Kings Cross a devastating encounter in a laneway changed the course of Saxon Mullins’ life.  

  

It led to a rape case that went for five years... there were two trials, two appeals and ultimately it was determined that the accused was acquitted after arguing he had reasonable grounds to believe she was consenting.  

  

Now eight years on... Saxon Mullins’ story... has led to a change in the law... that could protect other victims who freeze during sex.  

 

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