The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare

On the catastrophe that can occur when group hysteria invades powerful institutions. Jonathan Delay asserts that all of the ridiculous accusations made at the time were true, but is never asked about evidence for and against their ever having occurred. Remarkable that Burgaud agreed to be interviewed, but, again, being so evasive meant the interview was only of limited value. Hard not to feel that the French judicial system is founded on some very strange notions about the role of magistrates.