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Sophia Khatsenkova

French parliament approves bill to end concept of 'marital duty' after consent concerns

The French National Assembly unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday that ends so-called "marital duty" following criticism about its use to ignore sexual consent in marriages.

This cross-party bill, backed by more than 120 MPs, enshrines the fundamental principle that consent remains essential for any sexual act, including within marriage.

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