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French Parliament Receives Landmark Report on Combating Chemical Submission

The report, led by MP Sandrine Josso and Senator Véronique Guillotin, outlines 50 recommendations to enhance prevention, victim support, and evidence collection against drug-facilitated sexual violence.

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Un rapport parlementaire sur la soumission chimique est remis au gouvernement ce lundi 12 mai 2025. Photo d’illustration.
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Overview

  • The report emphasizes launching a national awareness campaign and strengthening sexual education to address chemical submission more effectively.
  • Key proposals include insurance-covered toxicological testing for victims, even without a formal complaint, to improve evidence collection.
  • A directory of regional expert laboratories and updated hospital protocols are recommended to ensure timely and accessible support for survivors.
  • Fifteen priority measures are slated for immediate implementation in 2025, including expanded victim support and judicial resources.
  • The report builds on momentum from high-profile cases and highlights over 1,200 probable chemical submission incidents analyzed in 2022.