The former anti-terrorism judge is raising the alarm about a system weakened by a lack of resources and state failures.

Marc Trévidic denounces the critical state of the French justice system
Marc Trévidic denounces the critical state of the French justice system

Marc Trévidic, a former anti-terrorism magistrate and current advisor to the Versailles Court of Appeal, paints an alarming picture of the French justice system. A guest on the program "Avec Judith" on France 24, he offers a frank assessment of a system he considers dangerously fragile. The magistrate points in particular to a chronic lack of resources that puts the judicial institution under constant strain. His assessment is based on several decades of experience handling the country's most sensitive cases.

The Lyhanna case, a symbol of the failings

According to him, the Lyhanna case illustrates the gaping flaws in the system. Marc Trévidic sees it as proof of the state's disengagement from child protection, an area where administrative and judicial shortcomings can have dramatic consequences. The magistrate minces no words in the face of this situation, which he considers indicative of a deeper problem.

This statement comes as the French justice system faces recurring criticism regarding its operations. Marc Trévidic's remarks resonate particularly strongly given his background in counterterrorism. The full program is scheduled to air Saturday at noon on France 24's YouTube channel, giving viewers the opportunity to hear his complete analysis.

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