Full-coverage swimsuit | “Burkini”
Assia is going on vacation to the south of France with her children. Having booked a rental near the beach, she would like to go swimming there with her children but fears that wearing a full-coverage swimsuit might be prohibited. She also wonders if the same applies to the leisure center she will visit afterwards. […]
Professional Internships in a School Setting
Aliyah is enrolled in a public middle school and will have to complete a mandatory internship to discover the working world. She wants to know if she can keep her headscarf. What Does the Law Say? The Law No. 2004-228 of March 15, 2004, applying the principle of secularism, framing the wearing of signs or […]
Indirect Discrimination
Malika wants to join a gym near her home, and she wears a headscarf. While inquiring, she notices that the internal regulations state: “All headgear is strictly prohibited (caps, hats, hoods, etc.)”. Since it’s not only religious headgear that is targeted, and all clients are concerned, she’s unsure if this constitutes discrimination. In reality, Malika […]
The Right of Reply
What does the law say? The right of reply allows a person named or designated in a public communication (written press, radio, television) to make their point of view known via the same communication medium. The right of reply is a general and absolute principle (Court of Cassation civ. 1, June 27, 2018, n°17-21.823). There […]
Fasting and Work
Ayoub fasts during the month of Ramadan. Instead of going to lunch with his colleagues as he does the rest of the year, he uses his lunch break to rest in his office. His employer criticizes him for isolating himself and no longer participating in company lunches. Can Ayoub be criticized for fasting? What does […]
Time Limits and Statute of Limitations in Criminal Matters
Definition Statute of limitations refers to the period beyond which a legal action, civil or criminal, is no longer admissible. It can apply to real or personal rights, movable or immovable property. The statute of limitations is a principle with constitutional value whose rules fall within the legislative competence (art. 34 Constitution; Constitutional Council No. […]
The Rights Defender
What is the Rights Defender? The Rights Defender is an independent state institution created in 2011 and enshrined in the Constitution: ‘The Rights Defender ensures respect for rights and freedoms’ (Art. 71-1 of the Constitution). The Rights Defender was born from the merger of four institutions: the Ombudsman of the Republic, the Children’s Defender, the […]
Unfavorable Administrative Decision
An administrative decision is a legal act that unilaterally emanates from an administrative authority or a private person in charge of a public service of an administrative nature and that modifies or refuses to modify the rights or obligations of the administered, regardless of their consent. Examples: refusal of a building permit, rejection of a […]
Victim: How to Be Compensated?
Following an assault, Leila suffered physical as well as material and moral damages. She would like to know how to obtain compensation for her various losses, what the different steps are, and who to turn to. Who Should Compensate You? If you have suffered damage caused by an act or negligence, it is the perpetrator […]
Passport Renewal
I submitted a passport renewal application. However, for two months, there has been no news. On the website, it is indicated that it is still being processed at the town hall. An agent tells me that this waiting time is not normal; it is generally between 15 and 30 days, depending on the geographical location […]
