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Live · Sexual abuse of minors: Darmanin exposes serious gaps in investigations
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The essentials
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin sent a letter on August 8, 2026, to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, revealed by Le Monde, exposing serious gaps in investigations of sexual abuse against minors: files reportedly abandoned or lost even when perpetrators were identified, and staff lacking adequate training, according to reports from 37 general prosecutors. The letter also refers to 85,047 ongoing complaints and states that 924 people have been incarcerated since the launch of the national procedure review following the Lyhanna case.
- Darmanin alerts Nuñez to serious gaps in investigations into child abusers.
- Files are abandoned or lost despite identified perpetrators.
- Staff handling these investigations lack adequate training.
- Findings based on reports from 37 general prosecutors across France.
- 08.08 13:19Darmanin had revealed 85,047 ongoing complaints of sexual violence against minors, and 924 people have been incarcerated since the launch of the national procedure review after the Lyhanna case. The Interior Ministry confirmed the letter’s existence; Darmanin said he regretted its premature leak.
What we know
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin sent a letter on August 8, 2026, to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, pointing out serious gaps in how sexual abuse cases against minors are handled, according to Le Monde.
Case files relating to these matters are reportedly being left "abandoned" or "lost", even in cases where the alleged perpetrators have been identified. Staff handling these investigations are also said to lack adequate training.
These findings are based on reports submitted by 37 general prosecutors—senior officials within France's public prosecution service, the authority responsible for upholding the law before courts.
Who are Gérald Darmanin and Laurent Nuñez?
Gérald Darmanin is France's Justice Minister. Laurent Nuñez is France's Interior Minister and the recipient of the letter whose existence Le Monde revealed on August 8, 2026.
What is a general prosecutor?
In the French legal system, a general prosecutor (procureur général) is a senior official within the public prosecution service—responsible for defending the public interest and ensuring the application of the law before courts. They oversee prosecution activities across their jurisdictions.
What specific failures were identified?
Case files concerning sexual abuse of minors are reportedly being abandoned or lost, even when alleged perpetrators have been identified. Additionally, staff handling these investigations are judged to lack adequate training for this type of case.
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