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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

A Divided France Splits Over a National Hero

France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, a prominent lawyer and former justice minister who led the campaign to abolish capital punishment in the country.
There was a sharp political divide during the ceremony, with the family of Badinter excluding far-right and far-left parties from attending. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

Robert Badinter, who led France to end the death penalty and fought Holocaust denial, has died at 95

Robert Badinter, who campaigned against the death penalty and was a renowned human rights defender, has died at the age of 95.
Badinter fought for the abolition of the death penalty in France, overcame public opposition, and succeeded in winning parliamentary support in 1981. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Robert Badinter, Who Won Fight to End Death Penalty in France, Dies at 95

Robert Badinter, a French lawyer and former justice minister known for his fight against the death penalty, has died at the age of 95.
Badinter played a key role in enacting the 1981 law that abolished capital punishment in France, despite strong public support for the death penalty at the time. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Robert Badinter, Who Won Fight to End Death Penalty in France, Dies at 95

Robert Badinter was a French lawyer who led the fight to abolish the death penalty in France.
He was known for enacting the 1981 law that abolished capital punishment in France. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

France mourns Robert Badinter, lawyer who fought to ban death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter will be honored by having his name written in the Pantheon.
Badinter fought to ban capital punishment in France and is credited with transforming the justice system. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

France to pay tribute to Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter dedicated his life to the fight against capital punishment, playing a pivotal role in banning the guillotine in 1981.
French President Emmanuel Macron leads a national tribute to Badinter, discussing the possibility of him being admitted to the Pantheon in his speech. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Robert Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty, dies at 95

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter played a pivotal role in banning the guillotine and fighting against capital punishment.
Badinter was widely vilified for pushing through legislation banning the death penalty, but later hailed for his integrity and statesmanship. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
France politics

Robert Badinter, who helped abolish death penalty in France, dies at 95

Robert Badinter, a key figure in French history, has died at the age of 95.
He was instrumental in abolishing the death penalty in France and was a staunch defender of human rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

Robert Badinter obituary

Robert Badinter was instrumental in persuading France to abolish the death penalty in 1981.
Badinter was a prominent lawyer and politician who dedicated his life to justice and human rights. [ more ]
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