A left-wing measure emerged in the immigration bill carried by Gérald Darmanin. The Senate adopted on Friday a measure aimed at protecting victims of “sleep merchants”, poorly housed by abusive landlords. In the debate on the immigration bill examined since Monday by senators, an amendment from communist senator Ian Brossat was adopted by show of hands, with a favorable opinion from the government.
It plans to grant a temporary residence permit for a period of one year, renewed for the duration of the criminal procedure, to undocumented immigrants who file a complaint against an owner for abuse of their vulnerability with accommodation conditions. unworthy.
“Very good idea”, judges Darmanin
“This system will allow us to better detect situations of unsanitary buildings, protect victims who are afraid to file a complaint because they fear being subjected to an OQTF [obligation de quitter le territoire]and to give them access to social housing after having, often, experienced hell,” praised Ian Brossat.
The Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin, who discovered this proposal during the session, welcomed it. “What is interesting in your approach is the denunciation and protection of the person. I suggest we explore this very good idea,” he said. This opening convinced the senatorial majority of the right and the center, which also adopted a government proposal aimed at toughening sanctions for these “sleep merchants”.