After the death of Lyhanna, the president of the National Assembly demands the inclusion of the "Law against gender-based and sexual violence" on the parliamentary agenda

Paris – 09.06.2026: Following the tragic death of Lyhanna in Gers, Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, has demanded the immediate inclusion of the “Law Against Gender and Sexual Violence” on the parliamentary agenda. This cross-party law, supported by more than one hundred deputies, aims to implement comprehensive measures against gender and sexual violence.

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

Braun-Pivet emphasized that this issue transcends party boundaries and represents a national priority. She called on the President of the Republic to include the law in 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 and sexual violence, the establishment of annual confidential interviews for children starting from early childhood education for the early detection of violence, as well as professional bans for persons convicted of sexual violence from working with minors.

Braun-Pivet stressed the urgency of promptly passing the law to do justice to the victims and prevent future tragedies. She emphasized that the fight against gender and sexual violence must be conducted at all levels.

The tragic events surrounding Lyhanna have prompted numerous commemorative ceremonies across the country and have reignited the public debate on how to address gender and sexual violence in France. The demand for a comprehensive law reflects the broad desire to adopt effective measures to protect women and children from violence.

The upcoming parliamentary sessions will be decisive in determining whether this law is finally passed and what concrete steps will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children in France.

The tragic events surrounding Lyhanna have prompted numerous commemorative ceremonies across the country and have reignited the public debate on how to address gender and sexual violence in France. The demand for a comprehensive law reflects the broad desire to adopt effective measures to protect women and children from violence.

The upcoming parliamentary sessions will be decisive in determining whether this law is finally passed and what concrete steps will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children in France.