Police see 30% increase in year-on-year figures for October in wake of series of high-profile allegations against famous figuresReports of rape, sexual assault and harassment have leapt by almost a third in France following the international scandal surrounding the allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. “I’m counting on each of you to do your utmost to combat violence against women with determination and efficiency,” Lizurey wrote. Belloubet is also looking at extending the time limit for child rape cases to be prosecuted from 20 to 30 years. The feminist group Les effronté-e-s has demanded a minimum age of 15 and called for protests outside the justice ministry on Tuesday evening. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, is expected to address sexual violence on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Source: The Guardian November 14, 2017 04:52 UTC