French lawmakers approve bill ending marital duty

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French lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to end "marital duty," addressing concerns about sexual consent in marriage. The bill clarifies that cohabitation does not imply an obligation for sexual relations, aiming to prevent its misuse in marital rape cases. This move follows a European court ruling and France's recent adoption of consent into its rape law definition.


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