Justice eludes victims of sexual violence: 1% of rape cases in France 'result in a conviction'

An unprecedented mass rape trial in France has moved into a new phase with prosecutors beginning to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband. As public prosecutors begin the sentencing phase, focusing on Dominique Pelicot, Gisèle Pelicot's husband of nearly 50 years, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine is joined by Alexandra Lachowsky, Lawyer, Board Member of Women for Women France.

Nov 25, 2024 - 17:00
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Justice eludes victims of sexual violence: 1% of rape cases in France 'result in a conviction'
An unprecedented mass rape trial in France has moved into a new phase with prosecutors beginning to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband. As public prosecutors begin the sentencing phase, focusing on Dominique Pelicot, Gisèle Pelicot's husband of nearly 50 years, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine is joined by Alexandra Lachowsky, Lawyer, Board Member of Women for Women France.

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