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Mathias Vicherat: accused of domestic violence, the director of Sciences Po will return to his post

Mathias Vicherat: accused of domestic violence, the director of Sciences Po will return to his post

The director of Sciences Po had “temporarily” resigned from his duties in mid-December. The school’s ethics committee believes no misconduct occurred, although a preliminary investigation is still ongoing.

He pulled back less than two months. Sciences Po director Mathias Vicherat will resume his duties on Monday 29 January, the school communicated to colleagues at Publication. She had distanced herself while he and his ex-partner accused each other of domestic violence.

NO ” violation of ethical principles » according to an advisory opinion

Placed in police custody on December 3, he announced his “ temporary withdrawal » on 11 December, after, in particular, the mobilization of students. But although a preliminary investigation is still ongoing, Sciences-Po’s ethics committee found it not possible “conclude a violation of the ethical principles of the Charter”he was able to read Publication in an advisory opinion delivered in mid-January.


A decision that students deplore. In a press release published on Thursday 25 January, the Sciences Po Student Union denounces “Act II of the shipwreck”. “Once again, management shows a cruel lack of respect and consideration towards all victims of sexual and gender-based violence”denounces the text.

They want to continue to mobilize “until his resignation”.

Domestic violence: resources

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or if you simply want to learn more about the topic:

  • 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
  • Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
  • The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?

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Source: Madmoizelle

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