Sébastien Lecornu, the Prime Minister of France, has committed to a comprehensive law against sexist and sexual violence, including financial resources. In a letter to Le Monde, Lecornu announced that the government will allocate EUR 1.5 billion to combat sexist and sexual violence. This financial commitment is a significant step towards addressing the issue, which was prompted by the case of Lyhanna.
La question des moyens est une condition de la crédibilité de l'État, Lecornu emphasized, highlighting the importance of financial support for the new law. The Prime Minister also noted that the law will be examined in the National Assembly in early October, indicating a clear timeline for its implementation. Additionally, Lecornu promised to allocate EUR 2.6 billion for child protection, further emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing broader issues of violence and safety.
The proposed law includes the creation of specialized judicial bodies to handle cases of sexual violence and intrafamilial violence, according to Lecornu. This move aims to streamline the legal process and provide more effective support to victims. However, while Lecornu has detailed the financial commitment, he remains vague on the exact measures and additional resources that will be provided to enforce the new law.
The comprehensive law is seen as a response to the high-profile Lyhanna case, which brought significant attention to the issue of sexual violence in France. Lecornu’s announcement marks a significant step in the government's efforts to address the issue, but the lack of specific details on additional resources has raised questions among advocacy groups and lawmakers.
The law will be examined in the National Assembly in early October, setting a clear timeline for its implementation. This move follows several months of discussions and debates within the government and among stakeholders, highlighting the urgency of the issue. The proposed law aims to provide a comprehensive framework to combat sexist and sexual violence, including financial support for victims and measures to prevent future incidents.
With the law set to be examined in early October, the next procedural step will be for the National Assembly to debate and vote on the proposed legislation. This will be a critical moment for the government to demonstrate its commitment to addressing the issue of sexual violence and to provide the necessary resources to support victims and prevent future incidents.