Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022
More than 140 French public figures from literature, film, journalism and politics are calling for the introduction of a wide-ranging 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.”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/14/french-celebrities-law-crackdown-sexism-sexual-violence
Author : Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Publish date : 2024-05-14 14:27:00
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