Colonialism has left a complex and troubling legacy that deeply affects contemporary understandings of consent and sexual rights. Colonisers often imposed their values and beliefs upon colonised populations, displacing indigenous practices surrounding consent. In many cases, this led to the systematic violation of personal autonomy, where indigenous people's rights to govern their bodies and relationships were disregarded. The imposition of foreign legal systems and cultural norms not only disrupted traditional systems of consent but also created lasting power dynamics that continue to resonate today.