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Gisèle Pelicot – a historic rape trial
Season 1, Ep. 1018
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At the end of last year fifty one men went on trial in France in connection with the drugging, rape and assault of 72-year-old Gisele Pelicot. After a trial which lasted nearly four months, all were convicted and sentenced, including her ex-husband. What impact will the case have on French laws round consent?
Writer: Serena Cesareo
Producer: Ada Barume
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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