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Partie Civile
4 articles
Limitation period for rape: raped years ago, can I still report it?
The limitation period for rape in France is 20 years from the events for an adult victim, 30 years after turning 18 for a minor. How to count, older laws, late complaints, compensation and legal aid.
Gang rape in France: raped by several men, what do I do now?
After a gang rape, the first hours matter: get somewhere safe, get medical care, keep the evidence. Free helplines, the complaint, a 20-year sentence, a lawyer and legal aid without a means test.
Parental liability in France: who pays for damage caused by a minor
Parental liability applies automatically in France when a minor causes damage, including at a protest. Article 1242 of the Civil Code rewritten in 2025, separated parents, insurance, victims, the State and criminal risks.
Vandalism at a protest in France: penalties and what follows
Vandalism at a protest in France costs far more than a fine: up to 7 years in prison when committed as a group with a hidden face, 10 years for arson, plus paying for the damage. Penal Code penalties, graffiti, group offences and fast-track trials.