Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Avignon, France Reuters France may introduce changes to its rape law to include consent for the first time, after a mass rape trial shook the country, challenging the limits of existing legislation and prompting some leading politicians to call for change. Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men online […]
France unveils a more right-wing government after deadlock
Paris, France Reuters France unveiled a new government on Saturday that aims to strike a fine balance between right-wingers and centrists, as Prime Minister Michel Barnier hopes to break political deadlock following snap elections that delivered a hung parliament. After two-and-a-half months of political uncertainty since centrist President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise decision to call early […]