The French Senate has passed a bill that would change the legal definition of rape to add a clear reference to consent, ...

The French Senate has passed a bill that would define rape and sexual assault as any act without consent, bringing the ...

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The bill passed by both chambers defines consent as "free and informed, specific, prior and revocable", adding that it "cannot be inferred from the victim's silence or lack of reaction alone".

France's Senate passed a bill redefining rape as any non-consensual act, shifting the focus from force to consent. This landmark legislation brings France in line with other European nations.

The bill passed by both chambers defines consent as "free and informed, specific, prior and revocable", adding that it "cannot be inferred from the victim's silence or lack of reaction alone".

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