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European Court Rules Consent Crucial in Divorce Case

1/23/2025

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In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights declared that a 69-year-old French woman cannot be deemed "at fault" for denying sex during her divorce. This landmark decision underscores the importance of consent and bodily autonomy, challenging outdated perceptions of marital obligations and holding France accountable for infringing on her rights.

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In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights declared that a 69-year-old French woman cannot be deemed "at fault" for denying sex during her divorce. This landmark decision underscores the importance of consent and bodily autonomy, challenging outdated perceptions of marital obligations and holding France accountable for infringing on her rights.