Pelicot trial sparks call for rape law changes in France Debate focuses on introducing the concept of consent Non-partisan working group working on bill to redefine law Justice Minister in favour of ...

The new legislation was adopted after dozens of men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged by her husband. By Ségolène Le Stradic Reporting from Paris French lawmakers voted to ...

A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” during a protest to condemn violence against women, in Paris on Nov. 23, 2024. A demonstrator holds a placard reading “#MeToo is a revolt” ...

A bill that will codify a definition of consent into Texas law was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, signaling a step forward for sexual assault survivors and advocates across the state. The bill ...

The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...