French Ombudsman questions police use of weapons against channel migrants
France’s ombudsman, Claire Hédon, has publicly criticized the use of force policy within France itself, specifically against its police and gendarmes using force on migrants seeking to cross the English Channel. Her move, made public on Monday, January 26, stemmed from a clear breach of the legal provisions regarding the allowed use of “intermediate force” […]
Former Senator Joël Guerriau faces court over alleged drugging of MP Sandrine Josso
This sensitive and complex issue has been brought to the center of French public life by a scandal involving a former elected official. Former senator Joël Guerriau appeared before the Paris Criminal Court on January 26 and 27, accused of having drugged MP Sandrine Josso on November 14, 2023, for the purpose of sexually assaulting […]
