European Court Rules 'Marital Duty' to Have Sex Violates Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights condemned France for holding a woman solely responsible for her divorce due to refusal of sex, citing violations of personal freedom.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that assigning blame for divorce based on refusal of sex violates human rights principles.
A French woman contested a court decision that held her solely responsible for her divorce, arguing it infringed on her right to privacy and bodily autonomy.
The ECHR found that enforcing a 'marital duty' to have sex contradicts the principles of sexual freedom and protection against violence.
The ruling declared that such obligations undermine the right to self-determination and are incompatible with modern human rights standards.
France was condemned for the decision but faces no penalties; the case highlights ongoing debates about traditional marital roles and individual rights.