French towns Limoges, Béziers, and Nîmes have implemented curfews for minors amid concerns of youth violence and drug gang involvement. Limoges established a curfew for children under 13, prohibiting them from being out between 11pm and 6am unless accompanied by an adult. However, authorities have noted that this measure has not effectively reduced youth crime and may have even contributed to recent violent incidents. Limoges' mayor criticized the implementation and enforcement of the curfew, while other areas report better outcomes with similar measures in place.
The southern town of Limoges has had a curfew in place since the start of the school holidays on July 5th - children under the age of 13 are not allowed out between 11pm and 6am, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Local authorities said it was intended to cut youth crime and anti-social behaviour. However, this does not appear to have had the desired effect and may have been among the triggers for serious violence over the weekend.
Limoges' right-wing mayor Emile Roger Lombertie indicated the curfew has not yielded positive results, stating, "The results of the curfew so far are not good. We've had demonstrations by young people, but no one has been able to intercept and arrest them, so the curfew has been useless."
Other authorities say that it is working better for them, indicating a divide in perceived effectiveness among different regions.
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