Law 29 July 1881 on the freedom of press

France (1881) Law 29 July 1881 on the freedom of press. [Legislation]

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Abstract

This French law define legal definition of hate speech, defamation and incitations to hatred. Art. 23, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : hate speech Art. 24, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : incitations to hatred (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 29, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : defamation Art. 32, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : defamation penalties (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 48, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : legal procedures (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 50, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : Internet and summary judgement Art. 65, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : statute of limitations

Legislation details

Original Title	Loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la liberté de la presse
Type of Legislation	parliamentary or statutory law
States Involved	France
Language/s	French
Date	29 July 1881
Current Law	Yes
Last Check Date	02 October 2010
Publication Source	http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do;jsessionid=5C23937E6B7BDEA19A5266987D1E7792.tpdjo15v_2?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000000877119&dateTexte=20101002
Subsequent Amendments	Loi du 30 décembre 2004

Resource Indexing

Item Type:	Legislation
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Defamation Incitement to hatred Sexual orientation, france
Subjects:	F Criminal law > Crimes against LGBT people > Defamation F Criminal law > Crimes against LGBT people > Incitement to hatred A Main subjects area > Sexual orientation
In Library:	No
Depositing User:	Jacques Lizé
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2010 12:37
Last Update:	15 May 2011 16:34
URI:	http://archive.equal-jus.eu/id/eprint/160

Suggested Citation

Art. 23, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : hate speech Art. 24, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : incitations to hatred (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 29, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : defamation Art. 32, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : defamation penalties (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 48, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : legal procedures (sexual orientation quoted) Art. 50, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : Internet and summary judgement Art. 65, loi du 29 juillet 1881 : statute of limitations

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