The State of Emergency for 3 months decreed by President Hollande, after the terrorist attacks on November 13 last year (11 13 15) against the Bataclan Theatre, must be maintained, despite the many political debates now going on.
The decree temporarily gives wider powers to the Police to ensure security in France. The debates have revealed that there are weaknesses in the current systems which need to be addressed to protect properly everyone in France.
It is well known that there is a law for everything in France, but there is also an unwritten rule, called "discretion" and which means that the application of the law is not always enforced in accordance with the spirit of the texts !
A blatant example is caused by the lack of sufficient places in prisons to house convicted criminals or to detain suspected offenders during lengthy investigations ! Judges are encouraged to dispense soft justice as a result.
Tough justice is required to counter Terrorists, particularly as some are ready to die when they attack. Suspected terrorists should be securely detained and more purpose built prisons should be constructed. These are not just temporary solutions but much needed State investments for the future.
When more very secure prisons are available, one could seriously decide whether the "State of Emergency" declared by President Hollande is still justified !
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