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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvie Corbet

France to overhaul rape laws in wake of horrifying Gisèle Pelicot case

France's Senate is expected to grant final approval on Wednesday to a bill redefining rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual sexual act.

This crucial legislation emerges directly from the landmark drugging and rape trial that profoundly shook France, turning Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon.

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