POLITICS● LOW2h ago · Oct 17, 2026, 10:17 AM
France's new sexual violence bill 'fails to tackle root causes', campaigners warn
RFI [en] · western europe
A sweeping package of reforms, passed unanimously by the lower house of parliament this week, aims to overhaul how France investigates and prosecutes sexual violence. Yet campaigners say the legislation does not do enough to prevent abuse, while protection for some of the most vulnerable victims is lacking.
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