| 01/15/2026 12:47 PM EST On November 6, 2025, France promulgated a law that modifies the criminal definition of rape and sexual assault, explicitly introducing the notion of consent in defining sexual offenses. The reform aims to modernize a legal framework around sexual assault that previously focused on violence and threats and align it with European standards on victim protection. … Continue reading "France: Reform of Criminal Definition of Rape Incorporates Notion of Consent"
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