France Moves to End Time Limits on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse

France Moves to End Time Limits on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse

France's parliament is considering legislation to abolish the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. Current law sets prosecution deadlines that often expire before survivors—traumatized and delayed in coming forward—can seek justice. Neuroscience now shows why victims delay disclosure. Europe's top human rights court has flagged France's framework as insufficient. Constitutional objections may still surface before passage.

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