
Anna High
Anna High is a Professor of Law at the University of Otago and a researcher for the Helen Clark Foundation, known for her work on sexual violence laws in New Zealand. She advocates for reforms that emphasize affirmative consent, arguing that the legal system should require clear communication of consent to protect individuals from sexual assault. High’s research highlights the complexities of consent and the need for legal standards to reflect societal values around mutual agreement and communication.
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Anna High is Professor of Law at the University of Otago and researcher for the Helen Clark Foundation’s 2025 report Addressing Sexual Violence in New Zealand.
In updating NZ’s sexual violence laws, ‘affirmative consent’ is simpler than critics suggest - Anna HighThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-12

