France's Judiciary at the Limit: Four Times Fewer Prosecutors Than the European Average

The effectiveness of a rule-of-law state is measured not only by its laws but also by the resources available to enforce them. In France, concerns have been growing for years that the judiciary can no longer keep pace with societal and crime policy challenges. A key indicator illustrates the problem especially clearly: France has significantly fewer prosecutors than most other European countries. The consequence is overloaded authorities, lengthy procedures, and increasing doubts about the efficiency of the justice system. A European Special Case The latest comparative data from the European ...