Marius Borg Høiby rape conviction renews focus in Norway on consent in digital age

Norway is supposedly one of world’s most gender-equal countries, yet sexual violence remains prevalent across society In many ways, the case of Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison last week after being found guilty of offences including domestic violence and two counts of rape, was exceptional. The king’s 29-year-old step-grandson grew up in the public eye alongside the royal family, mixing in Oslo’s wealthiest circles, partying at exclusive nightclubs and having afterparties at his family’s official royal residence. Continue reading...

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