After Lyhanna’s death, the President of the National Assembly calls for the “Law against sexist and sexual violence” to be placed on the parliamentary agenda

Paris – 09/06/2026: Following the tragic death of Lyhanna in Gers, Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, called for the immediate inclusion of the “Law Against Sexist and Sexual Violence” on the parliamentary agenda. This cross-party law, supported by more than one hundred MPs, aims to adopt comprehensive measures against sexist and sexual violence.

MP Céline Thiébault-Martinez submitted a bill of nearly 80 articles in November 2025, together with a broad parliamentary coalition. This text is based on 140 recommendations from the “Feminist Coalition for a Comprehensive Law,” supported by numerous associations.

Braun-Pivet emphasized that this issue transcends political divisions and constitutes a national priority. She called on the President of the Republic to place the law on the agenda during the next extraordinary session of the National Assembly in July or September.

The bill provides, among other things, for the creation of specialized courts for cases of sexist and sexual violence, the introduction of confidential annual interviews for children from kindergarten age onward in order to detect violence at an early stage, as well as a professional ban for people convicted of sexual violence in occupations involving contact with minors.

Braun-Pivet stressed the urgency of swiftly adopting the law in order to deliver justice to victims and prevent future tragedies. She emphasized that the fight against sexist and sexual violence must be pursued at every level.

The tragic events surrounding Lyhanna have led to numerous commemorations across the country and reignited public debate on how to combat sexist and sexual violence in France. The call for a comprehensive law reflects a broad desire to adopt effective measures to protect women and children from violence.

The upcoming parliamentary sessions will be crucial in determining whether this law will actually be adopted and what concrete measures will be implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children in France.

The tragic events surrounding Lyhanna have led to numerous commemorations across the country and reignited public debate on how to combat sexist and sexual violence in France. The call for a comprehensive law reflects a broad desire to adopt effective measures to protect women and children from violence.

The upcoming parliamentary sessions will be crucial in determining whether this law will actually be adopted and what concrete measures will be implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children in France.