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MPs make tense visit to northern French school amid abuse claims

6 April 2025
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2025-04-06 10:10

French parliamentary co-rapporteurs investigating private schools have reported experiencing "a form of pressure" during their recent visit to the traditionalist Catholic community of Riaumont in northern France.

This visit was part of their inquiry into allegations of abuse by former pupils of the institution.​ The co-rapporteurs' concerns highlight the challenges faced during the investigation, especially when dealing with institutions that may be resistant to external scrutiny. Such incidents underscore the complexities involved in addressing historical abuse allegations within private educational settings.

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