French justice minister says he’s open to adding consent to legal definition of rape – POLITICO

The debate over changing France’s legal definition of rape is reignited as Dominique Pélicot stands trial for drugging and organizing the rape of his wife by men he recruited online. While Pélicot has admitted his guilt, many of the 50 other accused men are claiming innocence, stating they believed they were participating in consensual sex acts. Feminist organizations have long advocated for the legal reform, which aims to provide better protection for victims of sexual violence.

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