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France to shut part of Marseille youth detention after abuse report

France's Justice Ministry closed part of a youth detention centre in Marseille due to poor conditions found during a snap inspection by prison watchdogs. © AFP - MICHEL EULER

French justice minister Gérald Darmanin on Friday confirmed that part of La Valentine juvenile detention centre in Marseille will be shut after prison watchdogs reported poor conditions for dozens of young inmates.

The decision follows a report from the Controller General of Places of Deprivation of Liberty (CGLPL) submitted on 31 July. Darmanin said he had asked the General Inspectorate of Justice to investigate the site.

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