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

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Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

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'Heads must roll': France demands judicial overhaul after murder of 11-year-old girl

The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had faced multiple complaints for sexual violence against minors but was never investigated or questioned - until now.

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France’s justice minister refuses to resign after outcry over girl’s killing

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 …

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France's president blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over 11-year-old girl's suspected murderer

A girl, named in the press only as Lyhanna, went missing on 29 May near the town of Fleurance after she was last seen getting into a man's car.

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Further cases of violence emerge as Lyhanna's case puts French justice under pressure

France’s justice minister has rejected calls to resign following public outrage over judicial failures linked to the killing of an 11-year-old girl. The case has renewed scrutiny of how sexual …

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Faced with growing outrage, French government presents new measures for child protection

The French justice minister is facing calls to resign amid growing outrage over how the case of a girl's killing was handled. The government said on June 8 it was …

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French ministers discuss measures to better deal with child abuse cases

Amid public outrage growing over the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French ministers have held an emergency meeting to discuss measures aimed at better dealing with sexual offenders and …

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French State and Justice Minister to be sued for 'gross negligence' over girl's rape

France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin on June 8 refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. He also …

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French State in turmoil as it faces criticism over child protection

The mother of an alleged victim of the main suspect in a girl's killing is to sue the French State and the minister of Justice over how minor-related cases are …

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France's justice minister decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands'

France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. Speaking with FRANCE 24's …

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Missing girl case exposes flaws in judicial system, expert says

Choralyne Dumesnil, Lawyer at the Paris and California bar, said France is at "time of transition" after lapses within the judicial system have been exposed following the death of an …

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Outcry over judicial missteps linked to missing girl prompts French govt reckoning

French Prime ⁠Minister Sebastien Lecornu summoned ​the interior minister, the justice minister and others on Friday over the ​case of a missing 11-year-old girl that has sparked an outcry over …

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France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder

France's government was on Friday assessing possible judicial failings, after allegations investigators could have prevented a 11-year-old girl's disappearance by better dealing with previous sexual abuse complaints. Incomprehension has grown …

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'Judicial system should believe victims first', activist says as body found in missing girl case

Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect in the case of an 11-year-old girl missing since last week had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children …

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Uproar in France as it emerges suspect in case of missing girl had rape allegations dismissed

Interior minister announces review into handling of the cases after body reportedly found in search for 11-year-oldOutrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect in the case …