SocietyAngry lawyers and bewildered defendants as France fast-tracks riot cases

After rioting and looting across France last weekend, about 2,500 people were arrested, with more than 900 being fast-tracked through immediate-appearance proceedings. Lawyers say the surge has overwhelmed courts and left them too little time to meet clients; they blame politicians for the poverty and anger behind the looting.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:08Original