Overview

• The Senate reintroduced measures such as immediate trials for minors aged 15 and above during late-night discussions, intensifying debates over the reform's direction.
• Judicial professionals, unions, and political allies criticize the proposal for prioritizing punitive measures over rehabilitation and lacking necessary resources.
• Key provisions, including reduced protections under the 'excuse of minority' and sanctions for parents, remain contentious and face accusations of being rushed and potentially unconstitutional.
• The reform has revealed fractures within the government coalition, with some senators opposing the measures as reactionary and impractical.
• Critics argue the proposal contradicts France's historical focus on rehabilitative juvenile justice and risks violating international conventions on children's rights.