France to Set Age of Sexual Consent to 15
The reform is part of a new effort to prevent sexual assault. The law comes after two cases involving 11-year-old girls, where perpetrators were acquitted. Current laws criminalize sex with children under 15, however, it must be proven the sexual act was forced.
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Once the law is implemented, it will be automatically considered rape to have any sexual activity with someone under the age of 15.