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May 4 2011
French Senate debate on unconstitutionality of bill penalizing denial
of Armenian Genocide
May 04, 2011 | 20:14
Debate in the French Senate on a bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide
denial turned into a discussion on its constitutionality.
Chairman of the Legal Commission of the Senate, representative of the
ruling Union for a Popular Movement, Jean Jacques Yest spoke in favor
of referring to the unconstitutionality of the bill. He noted that all
countries have only adopted resolutions, rather than a law recognizing
the Armenian Genocide.
Senator from the opposition Socialist Party Bernard Piras spoke for
adoption of the bill. He considers that only through approval of the
bill it will be possible to prevent denial of the Armenian Genocide.
Senator Francois Zocchetto also spoke for unconstitutionality of the bill.
On October 12, 2006, the French National Assembly approved a bill
penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. The bill needs the
Senate's consideration to be enforced.
Representatives of the Armenian community of France are holding a
protest action at the moment.
From: A. Papazian
May 4 2011
French Senate debate on unconstitutionality of bill penalizing denial
of Armenian Genocide
May 04, 2011 | 20:14
Debate in the French Senate on a bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide
denial turned into a discussion on its constitutionality.
Chairman of the Legal Commission of the Senate, representative of the
ruling Union for a Popular Movement, Jean Jacques Yest spoke in favor
of referring to the unconstitutionality of the bill. He noted that all
countries have only adopted resolutions, rather than a law recognizing
the Armenian Genocide.
Senator from the opposition Socialist Party Bernard Piras spoke for
adoption of the bill. He considers that only through approval of the
bill it will be possible to prevent denial of the Armenian Genocide.
Senator Francois Zocchetto also spoke for unconstitutionality of the bill.
On October 12, 2006, the French National Assembly approved a bill
penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. The bill needs the
Senate's consideration to be enforced.
Representatives of the Armenian community of France are holding a
protest action at the moment.
From: A. Papazian