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France to abolish marital duty to have sex

Rob Beschizza
Jan 29, 2026
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France made marital rape a crime in 1994, but it nonetheless retains in law a marital duty to have sex. In 2026, the land of love is to finally abolish conjugal rights.

A bill approved on Wednesday in the National Assembly adds a clause to the country’s civil code to make clear that “community of living” does not create an “o…

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