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France Sexual Violence Law
Paris City Council calls for parliamentary examination of comprehensive 79-article sexual violence law addressing justice, police, child protection, health, and labor sectors. Backed by 150 organizations following high-profile cases and child abuse scandals.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Comprehensive sexual violence law proposal pending parliamentary examination
A comprehensive 79-article bill addressing sexual violence across multiple sectors was introduced in late 2025 and cosigned by approximately 100 deputies but has never been examined by parliament. The law is being actively promoted by deputy Céline Thiébault-Martinez and supported by a broad coalition of civil society organizations.
Coalition of 150 organizations demands comprehensive sexual violence legislation
A coalition of 150 feminist and child protection associations and unions has called for comprehensive legislation against sexual violence covering justice, police, child protection, health, and labor domains. Florence Volt, spokesperson for the Fondation des femmes, confirmed Paris was the first local authority to adopt the motion supporting this law.
Paris schools scandal prompts independent investigation commission
Paris faced a scandal involving child abuse in after-school programs. The former deputy mayor under Anne Hidalgo established an independent investigative commission to examine what occurred in the city over the past decade. The Paris City Council is scheduled to establish a cross-party information and evaluation mission on Thursday regarding the scandal.
Over 1,000 demonstrators protest sexual violence at Paris Justice Ministry
More than 1,000 protesters gathered on Monday evening in front of the Justice Ministry in Paris and at several courts across France to demand passage of a comprehensive sexual violence law comprising 79 articles that has never been examined despite being introduced in late 2025 with signatures from approximately 100 deputies.
Paris City Council adopts motion calling for comprehensive sexual violence law
The Paris City Council unanimously adopted a motion on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, calling for the urgent parliamentary examination of a comprehensive law against sexual violence. The motion was adopted following a minute of silence in honor of Lyhanna. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire declared the government must urgently add the law to the parliamentary agenda.
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Grassroots coalition mobilizes 1,000 supporters demanding sexual violence law
Coalition of 150 groups mobilizes 1,000 demonstrators to demand sexual violence law.
Paris Council backs sexual violence law as parliament prepares review
Paris Council backs sexual violence law proposal heading to parliamentary review.