French courts have been imposing disproportionately severe sentences for minor offenses, including 10 months in prison for stealing a can of Red Bull and one year for a homeless boy with schizophrenia caught looting a luxury store. The overwhelmed courts rush cases, provide minimal time for defendants, and prioritize punishment under the instruction of the Justice Minister. Furthermore, the French government is censoring social media and justifying it by claiming to protect public order, but it infringes upon free speech and mirrors tactics used by authoritarian regimes. The justice system exhibits a double standard, favoring the privileged, and creates a class divide, leading to unrest. Ironically, the government compares itself to oppressive nations while undermining democratic principles.

  • @girlfreddy
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    1811 months ago

    America has similar stupid sentences for many vaguely criminal acts, usually dependent on skin color.

    • @[email protected]
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      fedilink
      711 months ago

      Hey, that’s not a fair evaluation of the US ‘Justice’ system. Being rich has a lot to do with your success as well.