‘Impunity is growing’ French celebrities call for law to crack down on sexism and sexual violence
about 1 year in The guardian
Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022More than 140 French public figures from literature, film, journalism and politics are calling for a wide-ranging new law against sexist and sexual violence in France, saying the country has failed to adequately respond to the #MeToo movement.Personalities including the bestselling writers Camille Kouchner, Leïla Slimani and Vanessa Springora as well as the actors Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Adjani, Emmanuelle Béart and the actor-director Judith Godrèche, told Le Monde: “Despite the courage of victims, impunity is growing.” Continue reading...