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'I didn’t know it was theft': Trials begin in Paris following October 17 violence

Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister’s call for the…

France 24 · Oct 21

Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters

Paris has returned to calm after a weekend of intense rioting across France

The Independent UK · Oct 20

France arrests man believed to be connected to town hall fire in Limoges

The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools.

Euronews · Oct 20

France to survey 10 million pupils on sexual violence

The government expects the nationwide survey to reveal the scale of abuse as authorities face scrutiny over tens of thousands of cases awaiting action.

Euronews · Aug 25

France welcomes Algeria’s arrest of alleged DZ Mafia crime boss

France's Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin has hailed Algerian security services for their work in the arrest of an alleged key figure in Marseille's crime world.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5

'They've inflicted yet another assault,' parents say after judges mock mother

A mother who filed a complaint alleging the sexual assault of her young son said she was mocked by magistrates at a court in Bobigny, just outside Paris, after judges wrote that she had "overreacted". As Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin calls for an inquiry into the case, RFI spoke to…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4

French justice system to re-examine 88,000 child abuse claims

Some 88,000 complaints regarding sexual violence against children are being re-examined by investigative services – a figure higher than the 70,000 initially ordered by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin last month. This comes in the wake of the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose death prompted public outrage over the state's mishandling…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30

French government begins disciplinary action over child abuse case failings

The French government has announced disciplinary action against a magistrate and two gendarmerie officers over the handling of a suspect in child abuse case, which has lead to public outcry. This comes on the heels of a report which pointed to serious failings of the justice system, particularly with regards…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23

Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks?

The murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in France has sparked outrage at the country's judicial system, prompting the justice minister to launch a mass child abuse case review. But experts are split on how feasible the plan is.

Euronews · Jun 11

Lawyer for murdered French girl’s family calls for more justice system funding

The death of the 11-year-old, named only as Lyhanna, has pushed the issue of male violence against girls to the top of the agenda

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9