Drôme lawyers vote to continue total strike through April 20, 2026 over 'SURE' criminal justice bill
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The bar association in the Drôme department voted on April 13, 2026 to reconduct a total strike until Monday, April 20, 2026, opposing the government's 'SURE' criminal justice bill. Lawyers say the reform would weaken defendants’ and victims’ rights by expanding plea-bargaining in criminal cases.
This alert was originally created on 17 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Organizer
- Barreau de la Drôme
Affected Locations
- Drôme (department)