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French MPs back bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence

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Briefings

French lawmakers have passed a bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence, aiming for legislative enactment by late 2026. The initiative follows a 2026 report by Aurore Dupuis, author of the documentary "Broken children," which highlights the severe prevalence of sexual violence in France. While the bill faces a conservative Senate review, the evidence indicates a child is reportedly raped or sexually assaulted every three minutes in the country. The article notes that the bill could improve the situation for women and children, though the specific mechanisms for this improvement remain unverified.

Key points

• French MPs voted for a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence, with potential enactment by the end of 2026 pending Senate review.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to a single report by Aurore Dupuis and a general statistic; specific legislative details, implementation timelines, and the bill's exact impact on violence rates are not provided.

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