France: Justice overwhelmed by domestic violence cases - France 24
2020-06-12T19:19:53.486Z
For four weeks, the justice has resumed its activities. But after two months of confinement and a strike by lawyers, thousands of cases are now awaiting judgment. Within the permanence of the Nanterre prosecution, appeals are linked. "We prioritize certain disputes," said prosecutor Catherine Denis. Domestic violence is one of the priority files. " They are more and more numerous: + 30% compared to the year 2019. A rate difficult to keep for the judges who struggle to deal with all the cases.
Source: france24