"He must resign": After Lyhanna's death, Mathilde Panot accuses Gérald Darmanin of initiating a "clochardisation of justice."

Mathilde Panot, a leading figure in the La France Insoumise party, demanded Sunday that Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin resign. She cited his political responsibility in the death of Lyhanna, a schoolgirl whose body was found Thursday in the Gers region.

"He must resign," Panot stated on LCI, accusing Darmanin of initiating a "clochardisation of justice" by progressively reducing the judiciary's resources. While she acknowledged that Darmanin's departure would not alter the fundamental policy, she argued it would send a significant political signal.

Darmanin had previously offered apologies "on behalf of the Justice system" on Friday. He lamented that "the judicial institution did not know how to protect" Lyhanna. A silent march is planned for Sunday in Fleurance to honor the young girl.

Panot dismissed the idea of individual failure, emphasizing a "systemic problem." She asserted that in 2026 France, children and women are still dying due to systemic failures. She accused Darmanin of ignoring years of warnings from child protection and justice professionals.

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En France, en 2026, on continue de mourir d’être un enfant ou une enfant, on continue de mourir d’être une femme.