The high-profile rape trial of Gisele Pelicot has ignited discussions on societal change in France. Pelicot’s lawyer, Antoine Camus, argues for a shift in the legal landscape concerning consent and sexual assault, emphasizing the trial’s role as a potential historical turning point. The main defendant, Dominique Pelicot, faces a possible 20-year prison sentence, while his 50 co-defendants await their fate. Feminists demand explicit consent laws, sparking debate among legal experts. Justice Minister Didier Migaud supports reform as the court’s rulings are expected before Christmas.