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British Tourist 'Raped' by Police While in Handcuffs During Holiday in France

A 37-year-old British national was raped by a police officer while on vacation in the South of France.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18, 2025

Five Great Reads: Defending Dominique Pelicot, AI relationships, and the neighbourhood cat elections

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025

‘All the accused men in that court had a double life’: Béatrice Zavarro on defending Dominique Pelicot

He is one of the worst sexual predators in history – and she agreed to be his lawyer. But why? The woman who was called ‘the devil’s advocate’ explains all

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

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Gisele Pelicot’s daughter says she barely speaks to her mother now: ‘She’s not an icon to me’

Caroline Darian claims that she was also a victim of Dominique Pelicot - who was convicted last year after orchestrating the mass rape of his wife

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Dominique Pelicot may escape prosecution in separate murder case due to ‘loss of evidence’

Clothes found at the scene of Sophie Narme’s rape and murder have been lost, a lawyer says

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

‘It’s ourselves and society on trial’: playwright adapts Gisèle Pelicot case for stage

Case that exposed France’s rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was held

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Gisele Pelicot honoured on Bastille Day for advocacy against sexual violence

Gisele Pelicot, who embodies the fight against sexual violence against women, is one of those being honoured on 14 July, France's National Day, known as Bastille Day. Rapper-turned-fashion designer Pharrell Williams is also among 589 people awarded Legion of Honour.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025

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Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour

France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society.

Euronews · Jul 13, 2025

Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report

Pelicot has been praised globally for her courage during trial, which forced changes to France’s rape law.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2025

How do criminal courts work without juries around the world?

US defendants can waive right to jury trial and in Germany jury trials were abolished in 1924

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Gisele Pelicot settles with Paris Match magazine over invasion of privacy

Gisèle Pelicot, who survived nearly a decade of rapes by dozens of men, facilitated by her husband, has reached a settlement with Paris Match magazine, which she accused of taking photos of her without her consent.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2025

Gisèle Pelicot settles claim for invasion of privacy against French magazine

Paris Match agrees to pay €40,000 to two charities after publishing photos of Pelicot

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Online pornography played a role in Gisele Pelicot’s rape, daughter says

Caroline Darian has also said that she and her mother 'are not talking anymore'

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter claims she and her mother no longer speak

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Caroline Darian says mother Gisèle Pelicot would ‘die’ if she acknowledged her daughter was also a potential victim

Author claims mother is in denial ‘to protect herself’

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter says she believes online pornography played role in rape case

Caroline Darian tells Hay festival that pornography websites are ‘part of the system’ of misogyny and violence

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

‘The devil dressed in a white coat’: Inside France’s largest-ever child abuse trial after ex-surgeon victimised 299 patients

Tara Cobham and Rachel Clun report on the case of Joel Le Scouarnec, believed to be France's worst-ever paedophile. He abused victims over 25 years with an average age of just 11

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people

Joel Le Scouarnec tells court he committed ‘despicable act’ in another mass rape case that shocks France.

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Euronews · May 28, 2025

French court sentences ex-surgeon to 20 years in prison in country's largest sex abuse trial

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Ex-surgeon jailed over sex attacks on 299 victims in France’s largest child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec was standing trial over three decades of violence against child patients, some of whom were unconscious at the time

Euronews · May 27, 2025

French court sentences ex-surgeon to 20 years in prison in country's largest sex abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

Gérard Depardieu’s conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assault

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Blake Lively hints at Justin Baldoni legal woes as she reveals mother survived violent assault in speech

The actress shared the insight during the 2025 Time100 summit and gala held in New York on Thursday

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

France Failed To Protect Rights Of Teen Rape Victims: Europe Court

The European rights court condemned France on Thursday for failing to protect the rights of three teenagers who reported rape, including one who accused 14 firemen of abuse.

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Top European court condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape

France is in the midst of a long-running debate on expanding the definition of rape to include the absence of consent.

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