For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape", FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine welcomes Rachel-Flore Pardo, Author, Politician and Lawyer, specialising in cybercrime.

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements. The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, pensioners who are now in their early 70s.

Dominique Pelicot's sons demand harsh punishment for their father, who admitted to drugging and raping their mother for 10 years, inviting dozens of men to join. Trial underway in France, verdict expe

The victim at the center of a mass rape trial in France gave her closing statement in a French court. She denounced French society as macho and patriarchal, called it a society that trivializes rape.