The Mediator for National Education and Higher Education
Mediation is organized by the Education Code (Article L23-10-1 and Articles D222-37 to D222-42-1). The Mediator for National Education and Higher Education is a senior official responsible for ensuring mediation functions within the public education system. They are an independent and impartial interlocutor. Who can refer to the mediator? You can refer to the mediator […]
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 […]
Prayer
Aziz, who juggles many activities, wishes to perform his prayers on time. He is sometimes forced to pray outdoors or at work and wonders if this is legal. Similarly, he wonders if his children can pray at school or university. What does the law say? 1. Praying in public spaces In France, the Declaration of […]
The Main French Courts
The French judicial system is divided into two major independent jurisdictional orders based on the principle of dual jurisdiction: The administrative order covers disputes involving the administration (State, local authorities, public services) and is competent to handle disputes related to administrative actions (example: refusal of a building permit by the city hall). The judicial order […]
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 […]
Ritual Slaughter for Eid al-Adha
As Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) or Eid al-Kebir (Great Feast) approaches, Sofiane inquires about ritual slaughter to perform it under the best conditions, particularly in compliance with national regulations, standards, food safety, health, animal protection, and environmental norms. What does the law say? The law authorizes ritual slaughter only in approved slaughterhouses, permanent or […]
Disciplinary Procedure in Public Educational Institutions
Article R.511-13 of the Education Code states that: “I In colleges and high schools under the authority of the Minister of Education, the sanctions that can be imposed on students are as follows: 1° Warning; 2° Reprimand; 3° Accountability measure; 4° Temporary exclusion from class. During the sanction, the student is accommodated in the institution. […]
Administrative Appeal
An administrative appeal is a complaint addressed to the administration in order to resolve a dispute arising from an administrative decision (Art. L410-1 Code of Relations between the Public and Administration). To make an administrative appeal, there must first be an unfavorable decision from the administration, which can be explicit or implicit, oral or written. […]
Forensic Medical Unit and the Role of the Forensic Doctor
Following an accident or assault, and generally after filing a complaint, you can go as a victim to a Forensic Medical Unit (UMJ). You may wonder about its role and that of the forensic doctor. What is a Forensic Medical Unit (UMJ)? A Forensic Medical Unit (UMJ) is a place where medical staff collaborate with […]
Identity Document Renewal and Headscarf
Najat has an appointment at the town hall to submit her application for the renewal of her national identity card. The town hall agent then asks her to remove her headscarf, at the counter in front of everyone, in order to verify her identity for verification and security reasons. As for Charlotte, she saw her […]
