French porn industry faces abuse allegations, legal scrutiny, and calls for ethical reform amid widespread consumption.
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The French porn industry has faced intense scrutiny over the past two years following cases like “Jacquie et Michel” and “French Bukkake,” amid numerous abuse allegations. Forty-two women have filed civil suits, and sixteen men, including producers and actors, are under investigation for serious offenses. Victims reported being recruited through deceptive online practices, subjected to “recruitment rape,” intimidation, verbal and physical abuse, and filming without proper consent or disclosure of acts. Videos were often published publicly despite assurances otherwise. A book documenting these experiences highlights the massive global profits of the pornography industry, which is heavily reliant on misogynistic and violent content. While some European countries are implementing age verification measures, there is a lack of comprehensive EU-level legal protection for porn actors. Some industry figures, like Erika Lust and Dorcel, are adopting ethical codes, but the core issue of platform responsibility remains unresolved. Activists and feminists have long called for stronger legal measures, such as criminalizing the glorification of rape.
