The ongoing trial of Mazan has sparked renewed discussions on the definition of consent in relation to rape in France. A parliamentary mission suggests modifying the penal code to address this ‘mass crime’ more comprehensively. The mission, launched in 2023, is expected to finalize its conclusions by mid-December. While a consensus is emerging among several political factions to alter the definition, legal experts and activists express concerns that such changes may shift focus from the perpetrator’s actions to the victim’s behavior.