November 13: can we believe in restorative justice?

Salah Abdeslam is considering a restorative justice approach to the victims of the attack. However, experts and associations question the sincerity of terrorists who are still radicalized according to the DGSI. Column of Ruth Elkrief, political journalist.

Let us remember that restorative justice is in principle a very interesting idea: in addition to criminal justice, restorative justice also allows victims or civil parties to meet the perpetrators of violations or crimes. The wonderful film “I will always see your face” introduced him to the general public. The aim through mediators is to assist in the reconstruction of victims and accountability of perpetrators. It must start from a voluntary approach, the perpetrator must clearly acknowledge the facts and through direct confrontation and dialogue better understand the consequences of his actions.