The Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, announced on Monday March 6 the establishment of “specialized poles” in domestic violence in the courts, in order to “respond in close proximity” to the difficulties of women victims.
“We are going to set up specialized centers in each court to be able to better deal with this domestic violence, to also be able to respond globally to the difficulties encountered by women victims of violence”explained Elisabeth Borne during an interview granted to the program “C à vous”, on France 5, during which the Prime Minister also announced the reimbursement by Social Security of reusable periodic protection for women under 25. years.
The poles will not be specialized jurisdictions, specified Mr.me Borne, which received the first conclusions of a parliamentary mission due to submit its final work at the end of March. Some 200 centers will be created within the 164 judicial courts and 36 courts of appeal, Matignon told Agence France-Presse. They will deal with domestic violence cases both at the civil and criminal levels, with a single file and dedicated hearings.
A law voted in the Assembly for the creation of specialized courts
“The objective is to have a complete response for these women who are victims of violence. This is local justice (…) to be able to respond locally to the difficulties of these women”according to Elisabeth Borne. “Among the magistrates who will be recruited, additional resources could be devoted to these poles”she added, without giving further details.
In December, the National Assembly adopted at first reading, against the government’s opinion, a Republican bill providing for the creation of a court specializing in domestic violence, on the model of Spain.
In order to keep violent spouses away, the government will also shorten the time limits for immediate protection orders, which can be issued by the judge. “in twenty-four hours” And “without contradiction if we think that a woman is really in danger”also announced Mr.me Thick headed.