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French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced that he will not be running as a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. This decision clarifies his political intentions for the next election cycle.
A suspected leader of the 'DZ Mafia' drug gang, who had been on the run for years, has been apprehended in Algeria. French Justice Minister hailed the arrest as a significant blow against organized crime.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is navigating a turbulent period, facing backlash from magistrates and scrutiny over the Lyhanna affair, as his criminal justice reform bill approaches a vote.
Following a report on judicial failures that contributed to the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin pledged a 'digital shock' to the justice system to eliminate lost case files.
Jordan Bardella stated that French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin should have resigned out of honor, citing the particular gravity of the Lyhanna case.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has called for a 'general mobilization' of magistrates in response to the Lyhanna case, ordering a review of complaints across tribunals and communes before meeting with prosecutors general.
France's Minister of Justice has proposed a three-year suspension of legal immigration into the country. This suggestion aims to temporarily pause the influx of legal immigrants.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algiers for talks with his Algerian counterpart, Lotfi Boudjemaa, to discuss increased cooperation in combating crime and the possible release of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleiz.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is set to visit Algiers to renew judicial cooperation with Algerian authorities, with the "DZ Mafia" being a central point of discussion.
Algeria's arrests of alleged drug lords, Mehdi Laribi and Djamel Djeha, who were wanted in France, have been welcomed by French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin as a 'renewed cooperation' between Paris and Algiers.
Following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin ordered a review of all child abuse complaints, leading to the incarceration of 924 individuals for sexual violence against minors.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced he will not take summer vacation, vowing to modernize the justice system and address its 'digital prehistory.' His commitment follows numerous dysfunctions highlighted by the death of young Lyhanna in late May.
Following criticism in the Lyhanna case, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin wrote to magistrates to reaffirm his commitment to their independence while also emphasizing their responsibility.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced the withdrawal of the criminal plea bargain from his justice reform bill after the project was rejected by a parliamentary commission. This marks a significant setback for the proposed reforms.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has issued an apology to the family of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose disappearance and death have sparked controversy. This apology comes as a new complaint has been filed in the case.
France's Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti visited Algeria to help restore diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit took place amidst a broader diplomatic thaw aimed at mending strained ties.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is visiting Algeria to foster judicial cooperation with Algiers, particularly in tackling the criminal organization known as DZ Mafia.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has reportedly scaled back his criminal plea bargaining reform, limiting its application to fatal assaults and robberies, in an effort to alleviate tensions with lawyers.
A letter from French Justice Minister Darmanin, revealed by Le Monde, details numerous dysfunctions in investigations into sexual violence against minors, including 'phantom' files and lost inquiries.
France's Justice Minister has vowed to take action on child sex abuse cases following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Nearly a thousand "priority" files related to pedocriminality have been identified, indicating a significant push for justice.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, France's former Minister of Justice, is appealing his conviction for defaming a magistrate whom he had accused of violating the secrecy of an investigation when Dupond-Moretti was still a lawyer.
The Lyhanna case has led to a decline in the popularity of French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. Sébastien Lecornu stated that the response to this societal issue must be comprehensive.
France's Justice Minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, is facing a lawsuit for 'gross negligence' in connection with a girl's rape case. Despite calls for his resignation, Dupond-Moretti has stated he will not step down, though his decision may be challenged.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has outlined a roadmap for prison reform to the new Director General of Penitentiary Services, including ending mattresses on floors and creating high-security units.
The French Justice Minister visited Algeria to promote cooperation, discussing issues including illegally-acquired assets, as diplomatic relations between the two countries continue to improve.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is reportedly increasing his political leverage, expressing disappointment over Édouard Philippe's primary idea and concern that his social agenda is not being adopted.
Former French Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti commented on the lynching death of Quentin Deranque, criticizing both La France insoumise and Rassemblement national.