Marital rape in Nevers: man detained after attempting to deny facts in court
A man was remanded in custody after his appearance at the judicial tribunal in Nevers for marital rape, where he attempted to justify his actions by claiming that his partner's refusal actually meant her consent.
Marital rape in Nevers: man detained after attempting to deny facts in court
A man appeared before the judicial tribunal in Nevers for marital rape. During the hearing, the accused attempted to convince the court that the "no" pronounced by his wife actually equalled a "yes", according to Le Journal du Centre.
This defence was not accepted by the magistrates. The defendant was sentenced to a custodial sentence. The judicial decision illustrates the firm consideration given by courts to the absence of consent in cases of sexual violence within couples.
The case was heard within the jurisdiction of the Bourges court of appeal, which covers notably the Nièvre département.
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