Direct Discrimination
What is discrimination? The general normative framework for discrimination is set by Article 1 of Law No. 2008-496 of May 27, 2008, on various provisions for adaptation to Community law in the field of anti-discrimination (amended by Law No. 2017-256 of February 28, 2017). The definition is detailed in the Penal Code, in Articles 225-1 […]
Driving School and Driver’s License
At the driving school or on the day of the driver’s license test, the instructor/examiner asks me to remove my headscarf. Is this allowed? NO Religious freedom can only be restricted, in a proportionate manner, for legitimate reasons such as safety. In this case, wearing a headscarf does not pose a safety risk. The law […]
File a Complaint
What is Filing a Complaint? Filing a complaint allows a victim to inform the justice system that an offense has been committed. The facts in question must be criminalized by a text that provides for a criminal penalty. Filing a complaint is therefore unnecessary when disputes are purely civil or administrative. If the victim does […]
Absences on Religious Holidays – Eid
Can you be absent on Eid day as a civil servant, private sector employee, or public school student? What are your rights? What does the law say? 1/ You are a civil servant: If you are a civil servant or similar, Circular No. MFPF1202144C of February 10, 2012, regarding leave of absence that may be […]
School Cafeteria and Meat Consumption
At the beginning of the school year, we receive many reports concerning the pressure that would be exerted on children to force them to consume meat, sometimes pork, which is served to them in the school cafeteria. The arguments presented to justify this constraint are: Nutritional balance; Taste; Secularism. The parents who contact us are […]
Training Centers and Religious Symbols
Sarah wishes to undertake professional training at a training organization. Her application was accepted, but when she arrives at the 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 include the following statement: ‘in application of the […]
CFA and Religious Symbols
Sarah wishes to undertake vocational training at an apprenticeship training center (CFA). Her application was accepted, but when she arrives at the 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 […]
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 […]
Defense and Citizenship Day
Sihem has just completed her citizen registration and will receive a written summons in a few months indicating the date and location of her Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC). She wonders if it is mandatory and if she can keep her headscarf on during this day. What does the law say? What is the Defense […]
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. […]
