88,000 Child Sexual Violence Cases Identified by French Magistrates

French magistrates have identified 88,000 cases involving sexual violence against children after conducting a thorough review of judicial files. This significant number emerged following a directive from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin earlier this month, who asked courts to re-examine approximately 70,000 dossiers concerning minors.

The impetus for this widespread review was the Lyhanna case, which recently brought allegations of child sexual abuse back into the public spotlight. Darmanin's call aimed to ensure that all relevant cases were meticulously assessed and that no allegations were overlooked.

The judicial review process involved magistrates scrutinizing existing files to identify instances of sexual violence against minors. The resulting figure of 88,000 cases underscores the scale of the issue and highlights the importance of the justice system's renewed focus on protecting children.