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France eyes bill against sexual violence after schoolgirl's murder

France eyes bill against sexual violence after schoolgirl's murder
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The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that a "comprehensive" bill against gender-based and sexual violence will be examined by MPs in the autumn. It follows the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna shook the country and led to accusations of serious systemic failures in the justice system.

The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that a "comprehensive" bill against gender-based and sexual violence will be examined by MPs in the autumn. It follows the death of 11 year-old Lyhanna shook the country and led to accusations of serious systemic failures in the justice system.
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