Calls for child protection reforms in wake of schoolgirl Lyhanna's death
- An investigation into previous child rape allegations against the suspect in the death of a schoolgirl in southern France has revealed failures by prosecutors and police.
- The case has unleashed a wave of criticism over how sexual and gender-based violence cases are handled in France, with victims, families and advocates pushing for reform.
- Jerome Barella, the main suspect in the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna at the start of June, had previously been accused of raping other children, but was not questioned by police over these allegations prior to Lyhanna's death.
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- An investigation into previous child rape allegations against the suspect in the death of a schoolgirl in southern France has revealed failures by prosecutors and police.
- The case has unleashed a wave of criticism over how sexual and gender-based violence cases are handled in France, with victims, families and advocates pushing for reform.
- Jerome Barella, the main suspect in the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna at the start of June, had previously been accused of raping other children, but was not questioned by police over these allegations prior to Lyhanna's death.
Sources: RFI