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Writer's pictureAndré Giacometti

Former Monaco Justice Secretary Sylvie Petit-Leclair Condemns Her Abrupt Dismissal

Sylvie Petit-Leclair, Monaco's recently ousted Secretary of State for Justice, has publicly denounced her dismissal as “unfair and scandalous.” Petit-Leclair, whose term was not due to end until spring 2025, was removed from her position on September 16. She has vowed to expose what she perceives as detrimental external pressures on the Sovereign that influenced her premature departure. She highlighted her readiness to defend her reputation and actions legally, pointing to disruptions in the Principality's governance norms and institutional balance.

Her removal came shortly before Samuel Vuelta Simon was named her successor. Simon, known for his expertise in financial and organized crime, signals a strategic pivot in Monaco's justice system towards intensifying its crime-fighting measures. This move aligns with recent judiciary actions, including the swift sentencing of two drug traffickers, underscoring a renewed enforcement vigor within the Principality. Despite her ousting, Petit-Leclair expressed her continued respect and gratitude towards the Sovereign, albeit noting the influence of external factors on judicial reforms she supported aimed at bolstering the rule of law in Monaco.

The controversy surrounding Petit-Leclair’s departure has not overshadowed her contributions, particularly acknowledged during the Palais de Justice’s annual ceremony where Attorney General Stéphane Thibault lauded her efforts during the Moneyval assessment period to enhance Monaco's anti-money laundering statutes. While Petit-Leclair wished her successor well amidst these complex times, she remains firm on pursuing personal justice, reflecting her commitment to Monaco's legal integrity and her unresolved concerns about the current state of its rule of law.

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