Keywords: Child protection


Lyhanna case: Inspection report highlights allegations involving suspect Jérôme Barella

An inspection report submitted to the French government has revealed new elements concerning the investigation into the Lyhanna case and possible failures in the handling of previous allegations involving the main suspect, Jérôme Barella. According to the report, Rosa, a 10-year-old girl......

Lyhanna investigation highlights administrative errors and justice system breakdowns

New inspection reports into the handling of a prior sexual assault complaint linked to the case of 11-year-old Lyhanna confirm the existence of administrative “malfunctions” and “individual errors” within France’s investigative and judicial procedures, according to information......

Report estimates hundreds of former students may have suffered abuse in French religious schools

A new report has estimated that hundreds, and possibly more than a thousand, former students who attended schools operated by a French religious congregation may have been victims of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse over several decades. The findings concern students who were enrolled between......

Digital predators targeting children spark urgent warning from Moroccan child protection group

A Moroccan child protection association has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of online predators targeting minors, calling for tougher legal measures and greater national awareness to combat the rising use of digital platforms in child exploitation cases. The organization, known as “Ma......

French president speaks with family of Lyhanna as investigation continues

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have spoken with the parents of Lyhanna, the 11-year-old girl whose death has deeply shocked the country and sparked renewed debate about child protection and institutional accountability. According to French media reports, the conversation......

France’s top prosecutor warns of “Systemic Crisis” in justice system after high-profile case

France’s highest-ranking prosecutor has warned that the country’s justice system is facing a “systemic crisis” that goes far beyond issues of staffing and resources, following public debate triggered by a recent high-profile criminal case. In an interview published in the French......

French prosecutor calls for expanded review of child sexual abuse cases after Lyhanna case

A senior French prosecutor has called for a broader investigation into how cases of sexual violence against minors are handled, going beyond the scope initially requested by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, following public concern triggered by the Lyhanna case. Marie-Suzanne Le Quéau,......

United Kingdom rejects US warning over under-16 social media ban

The United Kingdom has rejected a warning from the White House opposing plans to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16. The US administration submitted a response to a British public consultation through its embassy in London, arguing that such measures could limit free expression......

French child murder case sparks calls for specialized prosecutor’s office

The tragic death of an 11-years-old girl in France has reignited debate over the country's ability to protect vulnerable children and respond effectively to cases involving violence against minors. The case has prompted renewed calls for reforms within the judicial system, with several public figures......