Sexsomnia as a Defence Against Sexual Assault Charges
Briefly

Legally, individuals diagnosed with sexsomnia cannot be held criminally responsible for sexual acts committed during sleep, as these actions are classified as nonvolitional due to impaired consciousness.
While sexsomnia could absolve individuals of responsibility for unforeseen sexual actions, the legal context can lead to troubling implications regarding consent, particularly in cases that are difficult to assess.
Read at Psychology Today
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