French mass rape trial ignites calls for changes to the law to include consent

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In the second of a series on the week of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, CNA looks at how a case that sparked global outrage has put the spotlight on sexual crimes in France. PARIS: In recent months, calls have been growing louder in France to change a culture of victim-blaming and laws surrounding sexual crimes – sparked by a trial that has made headlines around the world. Dominique Pelicot admitted to repeatedly drugging his then-wife Gisele Pelicot with a