Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced a major financial commitment to address sexual violence and child protection through a new "comprehensive law." The proposed law includes 1.5 billion euros to tackle sexual violence and harassment, and 2.6 billion euros for child protection measures. This is the first time specific financial figures have been tied to this law, which was prompted by the high-profile Lyhanna case, involving a minor who was sexually assaulted and later killed in 2022. The case sparked widespread public concern and calls for stronger legal and institutional responses. The draft law is set to be reviewed by the National Assembly in early October, following a committee meeting scheduled for September 21. The proposed legislation includes several key measures, such as establishing specialized courts for sexual violence and domestic violence cases. It also mandates a minimum set of investigative procedures, including interviews with both victims and suspects. Additionally, the law would create a center for victims in each of France’s administrative departments and introduce an autonomous crime of incest, which would carry specific and reinforced penalties. If the law is passed, it will lead to significant personnel increases. The government plans to recruit 300 new judges to handle these specialized cases. It also aims to bolster the budget of organizations working against sexual violence and harassment, as well as recruit 700 new investigators and 300 school supervisors, including nurses, to support victims and prevent abuse in educational settings. The Education Ministry is also revising its questionnaire on sexual violence and harassment aimed at students. This questionnaire is designed to better understand the prevalence of such issues in schools and to guide prevention efforts. However, its validation has been postponed until October 1st to allow for further review and refinement.