Legislative vote: the left rejects life imprisonment for serial child rapists
Left-wing MPs rejected the flagship measure of a bill proposing real life imprisonment for serial child rapists under 15.
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The fact
The National Assembly will hold a second vote on the text on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after an initial rejection on Friday.
La France Insoumise and its allies criticize the measure as ineffective and contrary to penal principles.
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Why it matters
Ce vote divise la classe politique et relance le débat sur l’efficacité des peines maximales en France, avec des enjeux sociétaux majeurs.
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