Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France's patriarchal society must change.

Supporters applaud Gisele Pelicot as she arrives at a French court for mass rape trial :::: Avignon, France"This trial, for me, is important in many regards and especially on the legal aspect. We all hope that this trial will lead to the law advancing on the issues of rape and sexual assault.