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France’s Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation redefining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, fundamentally shifting how the nation prosecutes sexual assault.

The historic change, inspired by Gisèle Pelicot’s widely publicized trial, places burden of proof on accused perpetrators rather than victims.

France joins Germany, Belgium, and Spain in adopting consent-based rape laws, strengthening protections against sexual violence across Europe.

PARIS — France’s Senate gave its final approval on Wednesday to a bill defining rape and other sexual assault as any non-consensual sexual act, a move that comes after the landmark drugging and rape trial that shook France and turned Gi

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