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France Considers Defining Non-Consensual Sex as Crime

4/1/2025

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French lawmakers are engaged in a crucial debate over an amendment to the penal code that would explicitly define sex without consent as a crime. This pivotal proposal comes after years of outcry over the mishandling of sexual violence cases, with advocates emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators accountable and protect victims from unjust blame.

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French lawmakers are engaged in a crucial debate over an amendment to the penal code that would explicitly define sex without consent as a crime. This pivotal proposal comes after years of outcry over the mishandling of sexual violence cases, with advocates emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators accountable and protect victims from unjust blame.