UK court refuses to allow man who does not understand consent to pursue sex

Supreme court dismisses appeal from autistic 36-year-old who has impaired cognition

A man who was told he had a “fundamental right to sex” despite not understanding the issue of consent, has been refused permission to pursue sexual relationships by the supreme court.

The 36-year-old man, referred to as JB, is autistic and has impaired cognition. He has been assessed as presenting a “moderate risk” of sexual offending to women, particularly to those who are vulnerable, because he is unable to understand that consent is relevant in sexual situations and that attempting sex without consent is likely to be a criminal offence.

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