{
  "id": 14175159,
  "title": "France votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/france-votes-on-sweeping-bill-to-combat-sexual-and-gender-based",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/france-votes-on-sweeping-bill-to-combat-sexual-and-gender-based-violence"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "France’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The proposed law includes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. However, campaigners and lawmakers warn that funding remains uncertain, while several…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}