Assembly rejects life sentence for serial child rapists, lawmakers call for more resources

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The Assembly rejected a life sentence for serial child rapists. Left-wing lawmakers opposed the measure, arguing for increased resources over harsher penalties. A new vote is scheduled for Tuesday. Éric Coquerel stated that penal escalation is ineffective and called for significant funding for child protection services and recidivism prevention.


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