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France Redefines Rape in Landmark Law
October 30, 2025
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:

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France Redefines Rape in Landmark Law

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France's Parliament has adopted a landmark law \- that defines rape as any non-consensual sexual act, a significant milestone in the fight against sexual violence in the country.

In an overdue change, France is following Denmark, Finland, Spain, Greece, and other European nations in updati . . .

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