France: Lawyers call nationwide 'Justice morte' strike on April 13, 2026
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Bar associations across France have announced a 'Justice morte' day on April 13, 2026, with widespread stoppages of hearings and requests to adjourn cases to protest the SURE criminal justice bill. The Paris Bar confirmed a strike action alongside national calls from bar leadership; local bars (e.g., Nice) detail full-day shutdown modalities for courts.
This alert was originally created on 12 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 13, 2026
As of April 13, 2026, the nationwide 'Justice morte' strike by lawyers is proceeding. The action has escalated: the Syndicat de la magistrature has called magistrates to join the April 13 strike, and the CGT Chancelleries & Services Judiciaires issued a strike notice covering April 13 (and beyond). CNB also called for a large rally in Paris today.
Apr 12, 2026
As of April 12, 2026, the April 13 'Justice morte' strike by lawyers remains scheduled. The action has broadened: the Syndicat de la magistrature has called magistrates to join the April 13 strike, and the CGT Chancelleries & Services Judiciaires issued a strike notice and is mobilizing on April 13 (with a broader preavis through April 30). This expands participation beyond lawyers.
Organizers
- Barreau de Paris
- Conférence des bâtonniers
Affected Locations
- France (national)
Sources
- https://www.leclubdesjuristes.com/en-bref/greve-des-avocats-le-barreau-de-paris-se-mobilise-contre-le-projet-de-loi-sure-15180
- https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/les-avocats-en-greve-contre-la-reforme-darmanin-on-passe-dune-justice-humanisee-a-une-justice-mathematisee-05-04-2026-UPU3RIKWRNDKPEQIUKLRGEMQRM.php
- https://www.barreaudenice.com/fr/actualites/id-2-journee-justice-morte-du-13-avril-2026
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