La balance, le Glaive et les fourmis #[nn]

This collected edition compiles the complete series 'La balance, le glaive et les fourmis,' a graphic novel originally published in 2020 by Futuropolis. It offers a critical and humanizing look at the French judicial system, focusing on the overwhelming caseload and the dedicated but strained staff—magistrates, clerks, and directors—who manage thousands of pending files. The title's subtitle, referencing 23 magistrates, 48 clerks, 3 directors, and 35,682 pending cases, underscores the systemic backlog and the personal toll on those working within it.