French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin orders disciplinary probe into judge misconduct

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced an administrative disciplinary investigation into a substitute prosecutor in Auch following alleged serious failures that preceded the murder of a minor. The probe aims to determine whether individual errors contributed to the case handling and could result in sanctions recommended by the Council of Superior Judiciary.

The minister also opened an inquiry into a judge whose written ruling in a Bobigny sexual‑assault case mocked the complainant, a mother of a seven‑year‑old victim. The judge’s remarks, recorded in the judgment, suggested bias against the mother and raised questions about judicial impartiality. The investigations are expected to conclude before the end of summer, with possible disciplinary actions pending the findings.