Stages of the proceedings
Prosecutor’s speech
After the parties civiles, it is the turn of the ministère public (public prosecutor) to make their closing speech.
The prosecutor repeats the main arguments, presents the conclusions, and requests a corresponding sentence.
Image n°1 : Prosecutor's speech.
Palix. 2008. watercolour. 21x29,7 cm . © Palix
Image n°2 : Prosecutor's speech, Law Courts in Paris.
Benoit Peyrucq. 2006. pencil and watercolour. 50x32,5 cm. © Benoit Peyrucq