After Lyhanna case, Ciivise holds government accountable: only 28% of recommendations applied

France's independent commission on incest and sexual violence against children (Ciivise) has sharply criticized the government's lack of progress in implementing its recommendations, stating that only 28% of the 82 proposed measures have been applied. This assessment comes as a stark reminder of the commission's 2023 warning about a "system of impunity for aggressors."

The recent death of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl in the Gers region, has brought the commission's concerns into sharp focus. The main suspect in Lyhanna's case had never been summoned despite multiple complaints of sexual violence against minors. This situation underscores the critical flaws that Ciivise has been highlighting, particularly in the judicial treatment of cases involving sexual violence against children.

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A system of impunity for aggressors.

Ciivise, formerly led by children's judge Édouard Durand, had previously brought attention to the scale of the problem, estimating that 160,000 children in France are victims of sexual violence or incest each year. The commission's work aimed to structure public policy to combat violence against children, but the current evaluation reveals a significant delay in these crucial efforts.

The commission's findings, particularly the slow pace of implementing measures designed to improve the handling of sexual violence cases against minors, indicate a "notable delay." This lack of action raises serious questions about the government's commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice for victims.

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Notable delay.