The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a French woman, who stopped having sexual relations with her husband, should not be considered at fault for their divorce. The court unanimously condemned the notion that marital obligations include enforced sexual relations, emphasizing the importance of consent and bodily autonomy. The case highlighted the inadequacies of the French courts in balancing the rights and interests of both parties, particularly given the woman's past experiences of abuse and her caretaking responsibilities within the family.
The European court of human rights ruled that a woman who refuses sex with her husband should not be deemed at fault in divorce, upholding sexual freedom.
The court emphasized the need for consent in marital relations, stating that the existence of marital duty should not undermine sexual autonomy.
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