An inspection mission on sexual violence is launched in France in the army. Comes after a series of testimonies from soldiers published in the media.
In 2023, 167 reports of sexual or gender-based violence were sent to the army hierarchy. 59 processed by the Thémis cell, for a total of 226 cases which were the subject of the opening of a file. According to the ministry, the French armies have 16.5% women in their ranks (34,142 personnel) The mission will submit its report at the end of May, and should make it possible to improve the care of the victim. It will also analyze disciplinary treatment and the consistency of sanctions against the attackers. The person accused will be systematically suspended from their functions, write the ministers. The inspection mission will also have the mission of “making even more effective” the functioning of the “Thémis” cell created in 2014 to collect testimonies from victims and ensure the application of sanctions. It was created by MP Lætitia Saint-Paul, soldier.