Violence in Paris out-of-school programs: Emmanuel Grégoire calls for pushing back legal boundaries
Before a Senate investigative committee, Paris's mayor cited "legal constraints," notably the presumption of innocence, to justify the city's response to violence in out-of-school programs.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire was heard by senators on the investigative committee examining the prevention and treatment of violence in out-of-school programs, according to Le Monde.
During his testimony, the city official emphasized the existence of "legal constraints" that, in his view, hamper local authorities' response to such violence. He specifically cited respect for the presumption of innocence as one of these legal obstacles.
Emmanuel Grégoire also defended the measures undertaken by the city of Paris on this issue, though the specifics of these measures were not detailed in available information.
The mayor called for "pushing back" the current legal framework, though the precise nature of desired changes was not specified at this stage.
The Senate investigative committee is continuing its work on preventing and addressing violence in out-of-school programs, a sector that has been marked by several cases that have drawn the attention of public authorities.
Sources
- Violences dans le périscolaire parisien : Emmanuel Grégoire appelle à « bousculer » le cadre légal — Le Monde — Une
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