The French government has announced disciplinary action against a magistrate and two gendarmerie officers over the handling of a suspect in child abuse case, which has lead to public outcry. This comes on the heels of a report which pointed to serious failings of the justice system, particularly with regards to minors.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin on Monday said an administrative inquiry would be launched against the prosecutor of the southern city of Auch (Gers) over the handling of complaints and reports of rape and child abuse targeting Jérôme Barella.
