GRETA and Religious Symbols
Sarah wishes to undertake professional training provided by GRETA. Her application was accepted, but when she arrives at reception, she is approached by the director who informs her that she cannot join the training while wearing a headscarf. The director cites the internal regulations which state: ‘In application of the principle of secularism, the wearing […]
Refusal of care by a doctor
Sirine goes to a doctor after obtaining an appointment. Once at the office, the secretary asks her to take a seat, but when it’s her turn, the doctor refuses to examine her if she doesn’t remove her headscarf, stating that his office is secular. Sirine leaves the office wondering how she could have reacted. What […]
Sports and Religious Symbols
Sarah chose to enroll in the boxing class offered by her university, but when she showed up for the class, the sports instructor refused her entry because she was wearing a headscarf. He justified this by citing the principle of secularism. As for Ines, she was denied entry to her gym because of her headscarf. […]
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 […]
