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They asked for alcoholic gel, masks and gloves for their oral arguments in court and during their prison visits. Lawyers in Nice denounce the lack of health protection, in the midst of the new coronavirus crisis. Me Thierry Troin, president of the Bar Association in the French Riviera capital, has launched an emergency procedure before the administrative court of the city which will be examined in the coming days.

"In this period of epidemic, it is unacceptable that the State does not ensure a minimum of health security when lawyers are called in police custody or in remand center to meet their clients. We are taking action to provide masks, gloves and hydroalcoholic gels, ”explains the lawyer, interviewed by Nice-Matin . The person in charge launched a procedure of summary liberty.

#notmask deficiencies in the state, lack of health protection in the prison the Nice Bar Association attacks TA #justiceendanger our superheroes resist @ CNBarreaux pic.twitter.com/fnQ1E0v7tg

- Edith Faraut (@EdithFaraut) April 15, 2020

A few days ago, a lawyer from Nice already denounced in 20 Minutes the fact that "the ministry [of Justice] does not put means". “There is a total abandonment. No protective equipment is provided for the magistrates and there is no particular hygiene in the courtrooms, "explained Me Marie Seguin.

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