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A comparative perspective on the Pélicot case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The highly mediatised Pélicot trial has cast a sharp light on sexual violence in private spaces and prompted loud calls for reform in France. This article examines two distinctive features of the French substantive and procedural framework. The first relates to inadequacies in the definition of rape, with the current debate in France echoing in some respects the dialogue in Australia over the past three decades. The second concerns what may seem like procedural peculiarities in the case but are in fact the product of reforms that have parallels in several Australian jurisdictions.

Source: Alternative Law Journal

DOI: 10.1177/1037969x251334790

Author: Pascale Chifflet

Institution: La Trobe University

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650