Measures and countermeasures: France and domestic violence in times of Covid-19 Measures adopted by States to address the Covid-19 pandemic have affected human rights. States should adapt their measures to ensure compliance with their positive obligations under the ECHR. Hugo Thomé • April 10, 2020
Yes, we can (change) By the end of 2019 The French Supreme Court will change the structure and motivations in all its decisions. The ‘most important’ decisions will be provided with an ‘extended’ motivation. Pauline Ribbers and Ekaterina Pannebakker • July 18, 2019
France and the state of emergency: moving in the wrong direction After the 2015 terrorist attacks the French government initiated numerous legislative projects, most notably the state of emergency. What impact have these legal changes had on French citizens? How do they relate to human rights and the rule of law? Tom Bollemeijer and Friso van de Pol • May 09, 2016 • 3 comments
Liberté, egalité, prostitué? The French government has proposed criminalising clients of prostitutes, following the example of Sweden. What is the goal of this controversial policy reform, and what can be expected of its effects? Anne van Es • October 01, 2014
