The French government presented a child protection law aimed at securing safety, stability, and development for all children. The bill renews judicial placement, confirming its provisional nature and setting early reassessment deadlines. It allows longer placements up to majority when needed, and speeds up parental abandonment procedures, encourages simple adoption and permits placement for adoption under the children’s judge’s control. The law prioritises family‑based care, making third‑party assessment mandatory within three months and compensating volunteer durable care. It introduces a safety ordinance replacing provisional placement orders, enabling judges and prosecutors to act against immediate danger, including parental risk. The bill also requires systematic background checks for all professionals involved, tightens conditions for care facilities, and enhances information exchange among protective actors.
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