An experiment aimed at improving the care of victims of chemical submission by simplifying their access to medical tests was launched on Friday in Nantes, in the presence of Minister Aurore Bergé and MP Sandrine Josso.
This three-year experiment, which concerns the Pays de la Loire, Ile-de-France and Hauts-de-France regions, notably provides for the reimbursement of medical analyses in the event of suspected chemical submission, even in the absence of a prior complaint.
The goal is to be "extremely quick in carrying out the sampling," explained Aurore Bergé, Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, as the substances sought by this type of analysis disappear rapidly from the body.
The scheme is open to anyone with a prescription issued by a doctor practicing in one of the regions concerned.
Apart from experimentation, tests to detect substances showing a state of chemical submission are covered provided that the potential victim has filed a complaint beforehand.
On Friday, the minister visited the toxicology laboratory at the University Hospital of Nantes alongside Sandrine Josso, MoDem MP for Loire-Atlantique, whose "commitment", "determination" and "courage" she praised.
Former senator Joël Guerriau was found guilty Tuesday of drugging Ms. Josso with the intent to rape her and sentenced to four years in prison, 18 months of which are to be served. He maintains it was an accident and has appealed.
Sandrine Josso, who led a mission on the subject commissioned by the government, welcomed the launch of this experiment, which will mobilize doctors and laboratories to "make sure we have evidence".
Sandrine Josso explained that she was now "moving forward" after the "ordeal" that was the trial of Joël Guerriau.
"On one hand, I am a victim and on the other hand, a member of parliament. The actions I am putting in place also benefit the greatest number of people," she added.
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