R v R

R v R is a landmark 1991 UK legal case that established that rape can occur between spouses. Previously, marriage implied consent, but the case challenged this assumption. The defendant was accused of raping his wife, and the court decided that, under the law, consent is necessary in all circumstances. This case confirmed that marriage does not automatically grant permission for sexual activity, and a person can be charged with and convicted of marital rape, emphasizing that consent must be ongoing and voluntary regardless of the relationship.