But at a time when society is beginning to become aware of the extent of violence committed against children, in the wake of several cases or scandals which have stirred public opinion, such as the Lyhanna affair or the violence perpetrated in after-school settings, Parliament has gradually opened up to a profound reform of prescription, a founding principle of the law.
This text must first be validated during a solemn vote on the entire child protection bill on Tuesday in the Senate, which leaves little doubt.
The Senate thus opens the way to the definitive adoption of a text which would push back the ax of prescription.
During the examination of the child protection bill, senators voted largely for this development with 252 votes for and 80 against, supported by the government.
Currently, a victim of rape suffered in childhood can file a complaint up to the age of 48, the limitation period being thirty years from the age of majority, a period considered insufficient by certain child protection associations.
It must first be validated during a solemn vote on the entire child protection bill on Tuesday in the Senate, which leaves little doubt.
The Senate paves the way for the final adoption of a text which would push back the ax of prescription.