The days of personal autonomy and informed consent are way, WAY behind us, mesdames et messieurs.
Last year, France's National Assembly approved a bill titled Fight Against Sectarian Aberrations.
This new legislation in France can potentially punish those who oppose health treatments such as COVID-19 vaccines or chemotherapy.
According to the Western Standard, the legislation includes fines of up to 45,000 euros (approx. $48,600) or even IMPRISONMENT for up to three years for individuals convicted of advising against "medical treatments" deemed "obviously suitable."
Free thinker? Right to jail.
One lawmaker, Thomas Ménagé, representing Marine Le Pen's National Rally party, criticized the law as an infringement on freedom, while another lawmaker from a left-wing alliance voiced concerns about the legislation's potential for misuse.
Jean-François Coulomme stated, "The sincerity of this fight against dangerous sectarian developments must not consist in punishing complementary care practices or the consumption of phytotherapeutic products by law."
While the legislation addresses issues like COVID vaccines and chemotherapy, its primary target are so-called "gurus."
Thierry Casanovas, who's big on the raw food scene, is said to be one of the folks the law is targeting, according to BNN.
In France, a new law targeting sectarian abuses has been passed, with a focus on reintroducing delicts related to psychological and physical subjection and provocation to abandon medical treatment. This legislation is particularly relevant in the case of Thierry Casasnovas, a raw food guru who promotes dangerous alternatives on social media.
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The debate surrounding this law revolves around the balance between individual freedom and public health protection. While some argue for the right to choose one's own lifestyle and treatments, others emphasize the need to protect citizens from potential harm and exploitation.
As France grapples with the challenge of addressing sectarian abuses, the new law serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding public health while respecting individual freedoms. In the case of Thierry Casasnovas, this legislation marks a significant step towards holding those promoting dangerous alternatives accountable for their actions.
Article 4 of the legislation has drawn much controversy and penalizes those who incite others "to abandon or abstain from following therapeutic or prophylactic medical treatment."
Fortunately, an updated version of the article now has a clause that looks out for personal freedom, stipulating an exception "if proof of the person's free and informed consent is provided."
The law needs a good once-over before it's official, even though it cleared the National Assembly. After getting the nod from the National Assembly last year, it's up for another round of checks by assembly members and senators in a joint committee.
Imagine if they tried something like this over here...
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