Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than fifty women in France are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault cases. According to BBC News, these survivors say the current legal time limit prevents them from seeking justice. The statute of limitations sets a deadline after which prosecutors can no longer pursue charges, even for serious crimes. These women argue that the restriction unfairly denies them the right to pursue cases years or decades after an assault.

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