Paris – 09.06.2026: After the tragic death of Lyhanna in Gers, Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, has called for the immediate inclusion of the “Law Against Gender-Based and Sexual Violence” on the parliamentary agenda. This cross-party law, supported by over one hundred deputies, aims to implement comprehensive measures against gender-based and sexual violence.
Deputy Céline Thiébault-Martinez submitted a nearly 80-article bill in November 2025 together with a broad parliamentary coalition. It is based on 140 recommendations from the “Feminist Coalition for a Comprehensive Law,” supported by numerous associations.
Braun-Pivet emphasized that this issue transcends party boundaries and represents a national priority. She appealed to the President of the Republic to place the law on the agenda of the upcoming extraordinary session of the National Assembly in July or September.
The bill includes, among other measures, the creation of specialized courts for cases of gender-based and sexual violence, the introduction of annual confidential conversations for children starting from kindergarten age for early detection of violence, as well as a professional ban for persons convicted of sexual violence in professions involving contact with minors.
Braun-Pivet stressed the urgency of passing the law quickly to do justice to the victims and to prevent future tragedies. She highlighted that the fight against gender-based and sexual violence must be waged at all levels.
The tragic events surrounding Lyhanna have led to numerous nationwide memorial events and reignited public discussion on how to handle gender-based and sexual violence in France. The demand for a comprehensive law reflects the broad desire to take effective measures to protect women and children from violence.
The upcoming parliamentary sessions will be crucial to determine whether this law will indeed be adopted and what concrete steps will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children in France.