Criminal Law
Criminal Liability of Legal Persons in France
The Principle of Criminal Liability of Legal Persons Article 121-2 of the Code pénal establishes the criminal liability of legal persons (personnes morales) in France. Introduced by the reform of the …
French Criminal Procedure Reform
The Evolution of French Criminal Procedure French criminal procedure, governed by the Code de procédure pénale, has undergone profound reforms since 2000 as successive legislatures have sought to …
French Criminal Procedure: Juge d'Instruction, Garde à Vue, and Assises System
French criminal procedure is governed by the Code de procédure pénale (CPP), which establishes the framework for the investigation, prosecution, and trial of criminal offences. French criminal …
Substantive French Criminal Law
Sources and the Principle of Legality French criminal law (droit pénal) is codified in the Code Pénal, enacted in its current form by the Law of 22 July 1992 and effective since 1 March 1994, …