French man accused of drugging his wife and inviting men to rape her

One of the ways to prevent men from committing rape is through changing legislation and increasing penalties and applying appropriate sentencing for men who commit rape, as there is evidence that reduces the number of men who believe they are able to commit rape and not be punished or prosecuted or convicted for it. These measures serve as a deterrent, not a complete solution by any means.

What's your suggestion?

These are the current sentencing guidelines

" A rape which is carried out without violence or threats being used, attracts a sentence of 7 years before mitigating factors are taken into consideration.

A rape which is carried out by using a greater amount of violence or intimidation than is normally associated with a rape offence; or involves a greater level of degradation of the victim; or involves an abuse of trust, attracts a sentence of 10 to 15 years before mitigating factors are taken into consideration.

A term of imprisonment of life can apply if a rape is carried out with serious violence; or if the victim is subjected to greater humiliation than is normally associated with a rape offence; or if the victim is subjected to sexual perversion.

Aggravating features in a rape case include: • abuse of trust by the person who committed the rape; • abuse of a position of authority or a position of dominance in a family; • planning the offence; • the involvement of more than one offender; • tricking a victim into a position of vulnerability; • taking advantage of a difference in age. People (DPP) v. Tiernan [1988] I.R. 250 and People (DPP) v. FE [2019] IESC 85 set out the sentencing guidelines for a rape offence."

This is not true. In fact one man stated after being accused by the police ' She is his wife he may do as he wishes with her'.

They were also instructed on how not to leave forensic evidence. They were also instructed on how not to wake her or leave any trace of a scent like perfume aftershave or tobacco.

And the police are not following the line of these men thought she was consenting. What silly idea?? To get consent you need to speak at least with the person you mean to carry out the act with. There is NO such thing as third party consent. They absolutely did not believe she had consented. And the fact some are suggesting this (not yourself i dont think you are ) truly shows what an uphill battle prosecuting rape is.

They might have thought she had consented? Really?? Really??

Did they ask to speak to her before hand? after?? Did they talk it through?

Oh please.

They knew 150 % they knew how wrong it was they knew how it could potentially kill a woman of her age. They know they knew .. everyting.

This just tells me you dont understand what legal consent is. No one can give it on your behalf. The idea men (not you) think you can use a woman's body because someone else said so… and that is consent.. is well daft.

They never got HER consent. The onus is on THEM to get consent from her directly they didnt . THEY KNEW all of them.

Your husband cannot pass on your consent for you. I mean he cant say to your doctor yeah she gives consent to have those breast implants or that operation.

Only SHE can give consent and its not like chinese whispers. I mean you cant sign a contract for me and say .. well but she told me she agrees. COME ON.

Do men think we women are stupid? They knew.

I am a rather blunt object when hurled at full velocity.

Many of them I’d say so yes probably thought they got away with the perfect crime; some of the men are reportedly delusional enough into thinking that they hadn’t committed a crime.

They acted like men who thought they had committed a crime tho. I mean they attempted to cover their tracks.