Commentary: It is never too late. Except when a child is already dead.

Once again, France stands before a grave and debates reforms. Once again, politicians are racing with demands, proposals, action plans, and appealing announcements. Disciplinary courts for judges. More resources for justice. Strengthening the precautionary principle. Earlier interventions. Better supervision. More coordination between authorities. All measures that suddenly seem urgent. Suddenly. Because, as so often, political resolve only begins where a child's life has already been extinguished. Lyhanna was eleven years…