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France enshrines need for consent into rape law in wake of Gisèle Pelicot case

France enshrines need for consent into rape law in wake of Gisèle Pelicot case

The French parliament has ratified an amendment to add consent to the legal definition o
f sexual assault and rape law. Previously, rape or sexual abuse in France had been defined as "any form of sex… [+2636 chars] The French parliament has ratified an amendment to add consent to the legal definition of sexual assault and rape law. Previously, rape or sexual abuse in France had been defined as "any form of sex… [+2636 chars] BBC News
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Youssef Hikal
November 28, 2025
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