French MPs back bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence
Summary
French lawmakers have approved a law aimed at reducing sexual and gender-based violence, including crimes against children. The bill still needs to be discussed by the Senate and could become law by the end of 2026.Key Facts
- In France, a child is sexually assaulted or raped every three minutes.
- French Members of Parliament (MPs) voted for a new bill to address sexual and gender-based violence.
- The bill includes stronger measures to protect women and children from abuse.
- The Senate, which is more conservative, will debate the bill later in October 2026.
- The law could be finalized and enacted before the end of 2026.
- This effort is part of a wider push to improve the justice system’s response to sexual violence.
- There are ongoing concerns about systemic failures in France’s handling of crimes against minors.
- The bill is seen as a step toward removing time limits for prosecuting crimes against children.
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