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French Assembly rejects life imprisonment for serial child rapes

The government proposed life imprisonment for repeated rapes of children under 15.

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The fact

The measure was rejected before a new vote scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, as part of a broader child protection bill.

It may be reintroduced in an amended form to secure a majority.

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Why it matters

Cette mesure touche à la protection des mineurs et à l'équilibre des peines, un enjeu sociétal majeur en France, avec des répercussions sur la politique pénale et les débats sur la justice.

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