A group of French lawyers has called the potential reintegration of Rachida Dati into the judiciary "inconceivable," according to recent reports. Dati, a former Culture minister, is currently facing a corruption trial that begins on September 16 in the Paris correctional court. She is also under investigation for influence peddling and complicity in abuse of power and trust. The lawyers, representing various French bar associations, have raised concerns about the implications of allowing Dati to return to the judicial system while she is under legal scrutiny. The collective of lawyers published an op-ed in the French newspaper Libération, titled "Rachida Dati reintegrated into the judiciary: the rule of law requires more than just statutory legality." In the article, they argue that the reintegration of someone facing serious legal charges could undermine public confidence in the justice system. Jérôme Giusti, a lawyer from the Paris bar and a member of the collective, emphasized that justice must be impartial and appear impartial. He stated that the rule of law requires justice to be above all suspicion, and questioned how Dati could avoid giving the appearance of bias given her legal situation. The lawyers noted that while Dati is presumed innocent, she is facing eight separate legal proceedings related to matters of integrity. Giusti expressed doubt about how she could avoid being seen as suspect, regardless of her position, and called the situation "inconceivable." He described the op-ed as an "alert" to the broader implications of the case, highlighting the importance of maintaining trust in the justice system. The High Council of the Judiciary (CSM), which is responsible for examining requests for judicial reintegration, will review Dati's case after her trial, which is scheduled to run from September 16 to 28 in Paris. The council is expected to make its decision by the end of September or the beginning of October, following the conclusion of her legal proceedings.