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Raymond Depardon: filming the trials "will give reality incredible strength"

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The courtroom of the Paris court where the trial of the January 2015 attacks is being held. REUTERS / Christian Hartmann

By: Florent Guignard Follow

The trials can now be filmed, according to an official decree published this Friday by the government which wishes to restore the confidence of the French towards a largely unknown justice.

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All hearings can now be the subject of a filming request, including those usually closed to the public, such as hearings with the juvenile judge, those relating to family matters or the application of sentences.

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