France Moves to Define All Nonconsensual Sex as Rape
French lawmakers have approved legislation that introduces the concept of consent in the legal definition of rape, following the shocking trial of Gisèle Pélicot's rapists.
The trial accelerated the debate on consent in France, with advocates pushing for years to change the definition of rape and sexual assault to outlaw nonconsensual acts.
The case of Gisèle Pelicot, where 51 men were accused of raping her with the help of her now ex-husband, who had drugged her, gave new impetus to the movement.
Until now, French law defined sexual assault — including rape — as acts performed through "violence, coercion, threat, or surprise".
Author's summary: France redefines rape to include nonconsensual sex.
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