France
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- semi-presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- October 4, 1958; amended several times, last in 2008
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on civil law; administrative acts can be reviewed but not legislative ones; has not submitted to the jurisdiction of the ICJ
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- Bicameral Parliament (Parlement), Senate (Senat) and National Assembly (Assemblee Nationale)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Court of Cassation or Cour de Cassation (composed of the president of the court, 6 division presidents, 120 merit judges, and 70 substitute judges organized into 6 divisions: 3 civil, 1 commercial, 1 labor, and 1 criminal); Constitutional Council (composed of 9 members); Courts of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; Regional Courts or Tribunal de Grande Instance; First Instance Courts or Tribunal d'instance; Administrative Courts
RELIGIONS
Roman Catholic 47%, Muslim 4%, Protestant 2%, Buddhist 2%, Orthodox 1%, Jewish 1%, Other 1%, None 33%, Not specified 9% (estimate 2021)
From the country
- DECEMBER 4, 2013FranceDEATH PENALTY
a French appeal court ruled against the extradition of Beninese businessman Patrice Talon, who is accused
a French appeal court ruled against the extradition of Beninese businessman Patrice Talon, who is accused
- JANUARY 1, 2013FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- OCTOBER 10, 2012FranceDEATH PENALTY
six countries joined forces to call for the
six countries joined forces to call for the "complete abolition" of the death penalty worldwide.
- JANUARY 1, 2012FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2011FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- AUGUST 7, 2010ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: FRENCH CITIZEN GETS DEATH FOR DRUG TRADE IN CHINA
Chinese-born French citizen Chan Thao Phoumy, 47, and Xie Weiming, were sentenced to death by the Intermediate People's Court in Guangzhou, China Daily reported.
- JANUARY 1, 2010FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
DECEMBER 1, 2009FranceDEATH PENALTYFRANCE: TEHRAN- STOP GAY EXECUTIONS
France launched a strong appeal to Iran to immediately stop the imminent execution of Iranians sentenced to
- JANUARY 1, 2009FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
APRIL 24, 2008FranceDEATH PENALTYCHINA. EXTRADITION TREATIES WITH AUSTRALIA, FRANCE SET
China's top legislature approved extradition treaties with Australia and France. The treaty
- JANUARY 1, 2008FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- DECEMBER 18, 2007FranceDEATH PENALTY
France voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
France voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...