Accompanying Mothers, School Trips, and Religious Symbols
Iris is the mother of a three-year-old girl enrolled in a nursery school. When she offered to participate in supervising a school trip, her request was refused by the teacher due to her wearing a headscarf. She is not the only one to face such a refusal; this has been a recurring problem for many […]
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 […]
The Secularism Officer
The circular of March 15, 2017 regarding respect for the principle of secularism in public service provides for the identification of a “secularism officer” in each administration, with the understanding that this can be the ethics officer responsible for providing any public agent who requests it with useful advice on respecting the ethical principles of […]
School Trips and Religious Symbols for Students
Hafsa, who usually removes her headscarf at the entrance of her school, wishes to wear it during a school trip. However, her teacher asks her to remove it even though she is not within the school premises. What does the law say? The Law No. 2004-228 of March 15, 2004, applying the principle of secularism, […]
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 […]
Dress Codes in Public Schools
Many middle and high school female students contact us about their clothing, which is sometimes perceived as an “ostentatious sign of religious affiliation” by their school. Can I be prohibited from wearing a tunic, loose pants, skirt or long dress within my school? What does the law say? Regarding clothing choice: First, LAW No. 2004-228 […]
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 and ITT
As Farid was leaving his home, he was the victim of an assault. He suffered both physical and emotional harm and doesn’t know what to do. His friend advises him to have his condition assessed urgently, particularly for the evaluation of ITT. What does this mean? What does ITT mean? The concept of ITT poses […]
