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Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty in France, dies

The former justice minister pushed through a bill to abolish executions in 1981. The last person to be guillotined in France was in 1977

How you must try to resolve neighbour disputes amicably in France

A mediator must always be used before taking certain issues to court

Briton who put hand up flight attendant's skirt sentenced in France

The plane landed mid-route in Nantes after the sexual assault

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Five things you can use the government’s new legal app for

Free application looks to expand access to French justice system with contact details and free simulations

Trauma remains for children of July 14 terror attack in Nice

As the trial continues over the terrorist attack in Nice, France, on July 14, 2016, psychologists are helping children to overcome their trauma

Foreign children among those ‘adopted’ by French state

Children who lose a parent in a terror attack in France can receive financial help, regardless of their nationality

Update: What is known about man arrested over French Alps shootings?

The motorbike rider had already been questioned in 2015 about the quadruple murders which took place on a road outside Chevaline (Haute-Savoie) nine years ago

Underpaid, undervalued, overworked: French judges are at crisis point

An American lawyer practising in France since 1973 says the mammoth workload means cases often have to be treated in just 10-15 minutes

‘Waste mafia’ boss jailed over mass illegal rubbish dumping in nature

Culprits charged low prices for professional construction waste removal - then dumped it illegally in nature. Some was even given to homes as free garden ‘topsoil’ with anyone who complained threatened

Protests in France over decision not to try killer of Jewish woman

Court said man was not responsible for the attack on retired doctor Sarah Halimi as he was undergoing a 'delirious' episode sparked by having consumed cannabis. We explain the legal controversy over the case

French pharma firm found guilty over diet pill linked to 2,000 deaths

Servier was found guilty of manslaughter and deception after continuing sales of the lethal Mediator drug for 33 years

Legal action against an artisan for shoddy work?

How can we take action against an artisan whose work on our patio was shoddy? It cost more than €5,000 and the paving slabs are loose and wobbly. In the UK we would go to a small claims court. A.B.

European victim helpline number 116 006 launches today

A new European-wide helpline number designed to offer victims direct access to professional support associations following crimes such as assault and rape has launched today (Tuesday December 4).

Probe into electrical giants

Electrical supplies manufacturers Schneider Electric and Legrand plus distributors Rexel and Sonepar are being investigated by monopolies authorities over price-fixing and corruption.

Foreign language ban ties modern court

Increased search for bilingual judges

Justice

Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty in France, dies

How you must try to resolve neighbour disputes amicably in France

Briton who put hand up flight attendant's skirt sentenced in France

Five things you can use the government’s new legal app for

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2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French ski station voted as best in the world

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Free data leak: is it possible to change French bank account number?

Trauma remains for children of July 14 terror attack in Nice

Foreign children among those ‘adopted’ by French state

Update: What is known about man arrested over French Alps shootings?

Underpaid, undervalued, overworked: French judges are at crisis point

‘Waste mafia’ boss jailed over mass illegal rubbish dumping in nature

Protests in France over decision not to try killer of Jewish woman

French pharma firm found guilty over diet pill linked to 2,000 deaths

Legal action against an artisan for shoddy work?

European victim helpline number 116 006 launches today

Probe into electrical giants

Firm told me I need a work permit

False Bataclan victim gets four-and-a-half years

Age of consent to be set at 15

Foreign language ban ties modern court

Company wrong to sack dozy security guard

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