Recalling his "deep attachment" to "the separation of powers", Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he was launching the Estates General of justice.
The Head of State also wants "the Keeper of the Seals to report annually to Parliament on the government's criminal policy".
Emmanuel Macron "has decided to launch the Estates General of justice", announced the Élysée on Saturday, stressing the "deep attachment" of the Head of State to "the separation of powers", and while the judicial institution is strongly criticized by politicians and police unions.
The president also wanted "the Minister of Justice to report each year to Parliament on the government's criminal policy," said the Elysee in a press release.
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