Thousands are protesting across France in about 80 cities, with a large gathering at Place de la Bastille in Paris, demanding a comprehensive law after the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose body was found in an abandoned silo near Fleurance.Feminist and child protection groups including Fondation des femmes and Mouv’Enfants are pushing a 360-degree law inspired by Spanish legislation with roughly 140 measures and point to a petition of more than 340K signatures, while activists reject partial government proposals and demand full adoption with a €3B annual budget.President
Emmanuel Macron acknowledges institutional failures; Justice Minister
Gérald Darmanin apologizes and orders prosecutors to review 70K child sexual abuse cases, and
Parliament is preparing to debate a 78-measure bill this autumn while some campaigners say they will seek article 49.3 to force passage.