In theory, in countries that have established human rights, we would all be equal before the law. In practice, there are people who are always above the law.
In France, the “grandes écoles” (elite universities) teach their students to twist the meaning of the law in their own particular interests.
Celebrities and public figures most often escape sanctions.
For example, Donald Trump was found guilty of sexual assault and accounting fraud for making false declarations of his assets, but he was not sanctioned. Following his second election, the investigation accusing him of insurrection was halted because it is said it would be in the public interest.
In France, there are currently three ongoing trials in which public figures are being tried under the law: Marine Le Pen, Nicolas Sarkozy and Gérard Depardieu.
This is a first.
It shows that democracy and egalitarian values are progressing in the right direction.
To prevent prosecutions from being exploited by the political authorities, the people must be able to elect their prosecutors, as in Switzerland, for example. This is necessary for a truly independent justice system.
Long live justice for all!
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