
France Age of Consent & Statutory Rape Laws
Individuals aged 14 or younger in France are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and such activity may result in prosecution for statutory rape or the equivalent local law.
Legal Age of Consent in France - World Law Digest
In France, the legal age of consent is 15 years old. This means you can legally agree to sexual activity at this age. There are strict rules to protect young people from abuse, and exceptions are limited. …
Age of consent by country - Wikipedia
Only 12 states have a single age of consent, below which an individual cannot consent to sexual intercourse under any circumstances, and above which it is legal to engage in sexual intercourse …
What Is the Age of Consent in France? - LegalClarity
Aug 31, 2025 · The age of consent is a legal principle established to protect minors from sexual exploitation and abuse. This legal threshold signifies the age at which an individual is presumed by …
Is 16 and 18 Legal in France in 2026 or Has It Changed?
France’s legal framework establishes 15 years as the minimum age of consent for sexual activity. This law is aimed at providing a clear demarcation that protects minors from exploitation while allowing for …
Age of Consent by Country 2026 - World Population Review
Most countries set the age of consent somewhere between 14 and 18, but the legal details vary significantly. Some countries apply different rules based on gender, marital status, or whether one …
France passes ‘historic’ law that sets age of sexual consent ...
France has passed a “historic law ” with a landmark vote in parliament to define sex with a child under the age of 15 as rape and prohibited sex with relatives aged under the age of 18.