The CEO of a French group that fights for the rights of women and children in France has hit out at the French government and justice system. Her comments come after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The prime suspect in the case is a man who had previously been reported to police as a suspected sex offender. Sarah McGrath of Women for Women France says the case of Lyhanna is unfortunately not exceptional, and shows the typical functioning of the French justice system. She spoke to us in Perspective.
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'The case of Lyhanna is not exceptional': Head of Women for Women France
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The CEO of Women for Women France has criticized the French government and justice system after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose prime suspect had previously been reported as a suspected sex offender. The case highlights the typical functioning of the French justice system, according to Sarah McGrath. This incident may fuel existing social unrest and protests in France.