The article discusses a recent ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) which favored a French woman, who appealed after being blamed for her divorce based on her sexual activity. The ECHR found the French courts had violated her rights, indicating a significant moment in the ongoing debate around women's rights in France. This ruling comes at a critical time, especially following other high-profile cases highlighting systemic issues regarding women's treatment and legal protection in France, emphasizing the need for change.
"In the present case, the Court could not identify any reason capable of justifying this interference by the public authorities in the area of sexuality."
The ECHR ruling comes amid a period of soul-searching in France after the high-profile case of Gisele Pelicot, whose husband was found guilty...
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