French Lawmakers to Begin Detailed Review of Sweeping Bill on Gender-Based Violence
Le Monde reported that a special parliamentary committee will examine the 69-article bill starting Monday, with some provisions expected to spark heated debate.
French lawmakers were set to begin a detailed, article-by-article review of a comprehensive bill against gender-based and sexual violence starting Monday, September 21, according to Le Monde.
The newspaper reported that a special parliamentary committee will examine the bill's 69 articles, some of which are expected to generate vigorous debate.
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- Loi intégrale contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles : sur les 69 articles, certains augurent de vifs débats — Le Monde — Une
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