French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin convened the chief prosecutors from 36 courts of appeal on Monday, June 8, and ordered a review of 70,000 complaints concerning children. The move comes after the case of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose death sparked controversy in France over the judiciary's handling of sexual violence and the protection of minors. Le Figaro ↗
According to available information, the main suspect in Lyhanna's case had already appeared in complaints of sexual violence before. These findings raised questions as to whether the authorities had been able to correctly assess the repeated warnings. Darmanin has rejected suggestions that he should resign, but is nonetheless demanding that the review of complaints be completed by July 14. Le Figaro ↗
Political pressure on the minister has increased, particularly from the left. Mathilde Panot, leader of the France Unbowed party's MPs, is calling for his resignation, arguing that the case reveals a deep crisis within the judiciary. The criticism comes at a time when the National Assembly is beginning to debate part of Darmanin's SURE law, aimed at relieving the burden on criminal courts. Left-wing parties and the National Rally are opposed to the bill. Le Monde ↗
In the town of Fleurance, a silent march in memory of Lyhanna was held on Sunday, attended by thousands of people. The case thus remains not only the subject of an investigation, but also of a broader debate on the judiciary's capacity, child protection, and the state's responsibility in handling reports of violence. El Mundo ↗
Darmanin under pressure following the case of murdered Lyhanna
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«Il doit démissionner» : après la mort de Lyhanna, Mathilde Panot reproche à Gérald Darmanin d’avoir enclenché une «clochardisation de la justice»
Le Figaro
| 12:51 07.06.
Mort de Lyhanna : l’« insoumise » Mathilde Panot exige la démission de Gérald Darmanin
Le Monde
| 12:29 07.06.
Affaire Lyhanna : Gérald Darmanin écarte l'idée de démissionner
Le Figaro
| 13:02 08.06.
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