The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has described as unacceptable the judicial failures that allowed the main suspect in the murder of an 11-year-old girl to remain free. The individual had previously been accused of sexually abusing minors, but the system did not act in time. The case has reopened the debate on child protection and the effectiveness of the French justice system.
Risk Algorithms: Technology to Prevent Recidivism 🤖
In the field of judicial development, artificial intelligence systems are already analyzing recidivism patterns among sex offenders. Tools like COMPAS or Risk Assessment use historical data and psychological variables to calculate the likelihood of a defendant reoffending. However, their application in France is limited due to lack of investment and ethical debates about algorithmic bias. Integrating these systems with judicial records could alert judges before making decisions. Technology does not replace human judgment, but it offers objective data that could have prevented this tragedy.
Slow-Motion Justice: The Suspect Had a Record ⏳
It turns out the main suspect already had a file so thick it could serve as a phone book. But the French justice system, instead of acting, preferred to give him the benefit of the doubt. Now Macron is outraged, as if the judicial system were an app that didn't notify about a critical update. Perhaps what is missing is not an algorithm, but a simple reminder on the judge's phone that says: hey, this guy has done this before. But of course, that doesn't sell premium subscriptions.