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flag France passes consent-based rape law, defining rape as any non-consensual act, following the Gisele Pelicot case.

flag France is set to adopt a consent-based rape law, defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, following passage in the National Assembly with 155 votes to 31. flag The law requires consent to be free, informed, specific, prior, and revocable, rejecting silence or lack of resistance as consent. flag Driven by the Gisele Pelicot case, the reform shifts focus from victim behavior to perpetrator responsibility. flag Advocacy groups call it a historic step toward a culture of consent, urging accompanying reforms in education and law enforcement. flag The Senate is expected to vote soon, aligning France with Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.

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