Understanding Garde à Vue: France’s Pre-Charge Detention Explained

Understanding Garde à Vue: France’s Pre-Charge Detention Explained France, 7 January 2026 – Garde à vue, France’s system of pre-charge detention, allows police to hold suspects for up to 24 hours during investigations. This article examines its legal framework, historical applications in cases ranging from press freedom issues to humanitarian concerns, and its implications for […]

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