It is called “Mother Judge“. Edouard Durand was a children’s judge at the Court of Bobigny (Saint-Saint-Denis) for 17 years before co-chairing the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Abuse of Children (Ciivise). In his history. Protect the children (Shem), he deciphers the mechanics of domestic violence, but also presents an intimate vision of his role as a judge. Sharply dressed, soft-spoken, and with careful judgment, he agreed to talk to us about victim advocacy, the role of fathers, the education of boys, but also his faith.
Le Figaro. – In your book, you say that you wanted to become a priest. Does your faith influence your decisions as a judge?
Edward Durand. – When I was 19 years old, I entered the seminary. After two years, I left because my faith led me to another profession, a master’s degree. I think loyalty is about not tearing yourself apart. A judge enters the courtroom with everything he…
Source: Le Figaro
