France's new bill proposes to redefine rape laws by enshrining consent, categorizing all non-consensual sexual acts under a new principle. The bill specifies that consent must be free, informed, specific, prior, and revocable, with clear guidelines for investigations. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin emphasized the necessity for perpetrators to prove they have obtained consent. This legislative response comes nearly ten years post-#MeToo movement, highlighting an ongoing battle against rape culture and the need for comprehensive legal revisions to enhance victim protection.
In future, the perpetrator will have to demonstrate that they have obtained consent, and the investigation will have to focus on what they understood, perceived, and did to ensure the other person's agreement.
The bill intends to redefine the article of France's Penal Code covering all sexual assaults, including rape, by redefining them as, 'any non-consensual sexual act'.
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