Nantes Bar votes total, indefinite strike against 'SURE' criminal justice bill
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Following an extraordinary general meeting on 31 March 2026, the Nantes Bar decided on a total, indefinite strike across all jurisdictions to oppose the government’s 'SURE' criminal justice bill. Coverage indicates the action remains in effect through at least late April, with continued demonstrations.
This alert was originally created on 26 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 27, 2026
As of 27 April 2026, there is no announcement of suspension or cancellation. Local reporting says the Nantes Bar’s total, indefinite strike over the ‘SURE’ criminal justice bill remains in effect at least through 27 April, with ongoing actions.
Apr 26, 2026
As of 26 April 2026, the Nantes Bar’s total, indefinite strike against the ‘SURE’ criminal justice bill remains in effect. Local reporting says the action is maintained at least until 27 April, and the Nantes bâtonnier reiterated the mobilisation during the 13 April “justice morte” day.
Organizer
- Barreau de Nantes (Order of Lawyers)
Affected Locations
- Nantes
Sources
- https://lemans.maville.com/actu/actudet_-projet-de-loi-sur-la-justice-criminelle-a-nantes-greve-totale-et-illimitee-au-barreau-de-l-ordre-des-avocats-_fil-7261195_actu.Htm
- https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/france-justice-lawers-reform-sure/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMUhOU0xDUzAwME5RNU1FUg
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