The Socialist Party is calling for a public policy to protect children after Lyhanna's death.

The Socialist Party has called for the implementation of a genuine public policy for child protection, following the confirmation of Lyhanna's death in the Gers region. In a statement released this Wednesday, the party asserts that the protection of children must become an absolute priority for the Republic. This stance comes as the case has raised numerous questions about the shortcomings of the system for protecting minors in danger.

Ministerial apologies after the tragedy

The little girl, whose body was found in the Gers department, had disappeared under tragic circumstances. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized on behalf of the justice system, implicitly acknowledging shortcomings in the handling of the case. The affair sparked outrage among the public and reignited the debate on the effectiveness of social services.

The Socialists are using this tragedy as an opportunity to call for a thorough overhaul of the national system for protecting vulnerable children. Their demand comes in a context where several recent cases have highlighted the shortcomings of the French system in reporting and monitoring minors exposed to dangerous situations. The party has not specified the concrete measures it advocates to strengthen this protection.