Custody numbers rise sharply

Since mid-September, 12,000 people have been placed in custody according to figures provided by the Ministry of Justice. This number reflects a significant increase in arrests linked to ongoing social protests.

Government demands strict measures

Following the shop looting and damage to public buildings on October 17, the government has called for the strictest measures. These include heavy sentences pronounced in urgent immediate hearings, such as fixed-term prison sentences and bans on demonstrating or voting.

Repression's impact on democracy

The judicial repression of the social movement raises questions about its impact on democracy and public freedoms. Thousands of people have been arrested at the margins of mobilizations, placed in custody, and then judged, leading to concerns about the balance between security and civil liberties.

Intensifying repressive climate

Mediapart documents several cases from after the major days of October 17 and 24, and before the demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, October 31. These cases reveal a particularly intense repressive climate, with actions targeting a wide range of individuals.

Repression targets diverse groups

Influencers, students from Assas, and foreigners are among those affected by the all-round repression of the social movement. Custody, bans on demonstrating or accessing their university, and placement in administrative detention centers are common outcomes, according to Mediapart’s reports.

Rise in custody surpasses previous movements

In a month of student mobilization, the number of custody placements has already exceeded that of the Yellow Vest movement, which had lasted eight months. This highlights the unprecedented scale of judicial repression against the current social movement.