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This ruling reaffirms France's commitment to responding decisively to sexual violence. The case catalyzed historic legal reforms, prompting Parliament to incorporate consent explicitly into the definition of rape, closing long-standing gaps in coercion-based law. Pelicot’s courage spurred public debate and mobilized lawmakers, demonstrating that high-profile prosecutions can drive systemic change.
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