France needs ‘clearer’ rape laws that include consent, report finds
MPs say the need for consent-based law was highlighted again by trial of 51 men over abuse of Gisèle Pelicot France should update its rape...
Category : Rape and sexual assault
Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against conviction for drugging and raping ex-wife
Lawyer says he wishes to spare Gisèle Pelicot a new ordeal after marathon trial convicted all 51 accused Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against his...
At least 15 men in Gisèle Pelicot rape and assault trial appeal against convictions
Court found 51 men guilty including Dominique Pelicot, who was given a 20-year prison sentence At least 15 of the men found guilty of raping...
‘She won’t disappear’: Gisèle Pelicot’s lawyers on what she will do next
The 72-year-old is relieved but takes ‘no satisfaction’ in seeing other families broken up, lawyer says It took just over four years, and 67 days...
‘It’s the height of horror’: protests in 30 French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot
Outrage at ordeal of woman raped after being drugged by husband leads to marches across the country Hundreds of protesters gathered across France on Saturday...
Ex-coach on The Voice of Holland sentenced to two years in prison for rape
Rapper is one of several Dutch The Voice stars accused of sexual misconduct, in high-profile case that gripped the country A Dutch court has sentenced...
Reparations to be paid to survivors of wartime sexual violence in Ukraine
First payments to be made during an ongoing conflict is ‘important step towards restoring justice’, says first lady, Olena Zelenska The first reparation payments are...
‘Avoid getting drunk’: row erupts over rape comments by Italy PM’s partner
Giorgia Meloni called on to condemn partner who appeared to suggest women could avoid rape by not getting too drunk A row has erupted in...
Spanish PM apologises for loophole in new sexual consent law
Pedro Sánchez asks victims for forgiveness after change allows some offenders to reduce sentences Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has apologised to victims for a...
Spain’s ‘only yes means yes’ sexual consent bill expected to become law
Legislation that says consent cannot be assumed by default or silence was drawn up after ‘wolf pack’ case Spain’s “only yes means yes” legislation on...
