France Expands Measures to Address Violence Against Women

Government initiatives include hospital-based complaint systems and chemical submission awareness, influenced by the Mazan trial's societal impact.

• Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced the extension of hospital-based complaint systems for victims of sexual violence to 377 hospitals by the end of 2025.
• The government will trial reimbursable chemical submission detection kits in select regions, aiming to combat drug-facilitated sexual violence.
• An emergency aid fund for victims leaving abusive homes will increase from €13 million to €20 million in 2025, benefiting over 33,000 women to date.
• The Mazan trial, involving Dominique Pelicot and 50 co-defendants accused of mass rape, has spurred public outrage and calls for systemic change.
• Advocacy groups criticize the measures as insufficient, demanding a €2.6 billion annual budget and comprehensive legal reforms to address gender-based violence.

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