When Am I a Victim?
The concept of victim is not clearly defined in French legal texts. In the definition given by the United Nations General Assembly (resolution 40/34 of December 11, 1985), victims are: “Persons who, individually or collectively, have suffered harm, including physical or mental injury, emotional suffering, material loss or substantial impairment of their fundamental rights, through […]
Swimwear: Practical Guide
Hadjar is enjoying the nice weather by doing some outdoor activities with her children. She wants to spend her afternoon at the beach with her family. However, after settling in, a lifeguard asks her to leave the beach, citing the following reason: wearing a burkini or a more covering swimsuit is prohibited. What Does the […]
“Can I wear a tunic to school?”
The law of March 15, 2004, which, in application of the principle of secularism, regulates the wearing of signs or clothing that overtly manifest a religious affiliation in public schools, colleges, and high schools, does not prohibit the wearing of long skirts or dresses, loose-fitting clothing, or headbands, which are naturally not religious attire. […]
Refusal of Sale or Commercial Service: Practical Guide
On Sunday, Sonia goes to a restaurant with her friends. The latter can enter without any difficulty. However, the restaurant manager refuses Sonia entry on the grounds that she is wearing a headscarf. What Does the Law Say? Private establishments open to the public cannot refuse access to their premises on discriminatory grounds: health status, […]
At the European Parliament, far-right parties emerge strengthened but divided
Austria and France are the two countries where these political formations came out on top. The day after the European elections, which renew the European Parliament for the next five years, the expected surge of far-right parties has been confirmed. As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings against Nazi occupation, the fascist […]
Eviction proceedings: Public authorities lash out at Pessac mosque and its president
The respite was short-lived. The mosque of Pessac, in the Bordeaux region, is once again the target of the Gironde prefecture, this time through the person of Abdouramane Ridouane, the president of the mosque association who is facing an expulsion procedure. In 2022, the Pessac mosque was temporarily closed by the prefecture, as it allegedly […]