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
✎ Update
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.
⚠ Escalated
Apr 12, 2026
✎ Update
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.
⚠ Escalated
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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