Gérald Darmanin Calls for Expanded Justice Budget and System Reforms

The new French Justice Minister emphasizes the need for more resources, faster judicial processes, and improved prison conditions during his first official visits.

Gérald Darmanin, recently appointed as France's Justice Minister, has called for an increase in the Justice Ministry's budget to address inefficiencies in the judicial system.
During visits to the Amiens judicial court and Liancourt prison, Darmanin highlighted the slow pace of justice, citing complaints from magistrates and the public.
He proposed hiring more magistrates and clerks to reduce case backlogs and improve the speed of judicial decisions, which have seen significant delays over the past decade.
Darmanin also addressed the issue of prison overcrowding, advocating for the construction of smaller, community-oriented detention facilities to ensure the execution of short-term sentences.
The minister pledged to work collaboratively with unions and other stakeholders, while also emphasizing a policy of firmness in tackling issues such as narcotics trafficking and violent crimes.

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