PARIS, Sept 29 (Reuters) - An adviser to France's top administrative court urged it on Friday to reject a class action lawsuit against the state alleging police inaction on racial profiling, saying the government could not be held at fault over a lack of reform.
Six human rights groups petitioning the Conseil d'Etat (State Council) argued the police discriminate against young Arab and Black men during routine patrols.
The State Council, of which the public rapporteur is a member, is not bound by such opinions but follows the adviser's lead in most cases.
A lawyer for the rights groups, which include Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, urged the council not to follow the recommendation.
The rights groups' case is supported by statements from 40 victims as well as police.
Persons:
Esther de Moustier, doesn't, Antoine Lyon, Slim Ben Achour, Layli, Rami Ayyub
Organizations:
State Council, Amnesty, Human Rights Watch, Thomson
Locations:
Caen, North