After the Lyhanna case, France’s sweeping bill faces parliamentary scrutiny
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- Parliamentary committees are examining a 69-article bill designed to strengthen the fight against sexual violence against women and children.
- The wide-ranging legislation covers justice, police, health, education, work, childhood and digital issues, and includes a central measure on incest.
- The bill is being tested in Parliament after the Lyhanna case.
A sweeping French bill on sexual violence is now facing parliamentary scrutiny after the Lyhanna case. Deputies are examining the legislation in committee, where its broad scope is already on display.
The bill contains 69 articles covering justice, policing, health, education, employment, children and digital issues. Its stated aim is to reinforce the fight against sexual violence against women and children.
One of the text’s flagship measures concerns incest, giving that provision particular prominence as lawmakers debate the legislation.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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