Crime & Justice

‘A cheap way to clear one’s conscience’: France repeals centuries-old slavery law, but reparations remain elusive

Lawmakers voted unanimously to strip the “Code Noir,” the texts that regulated slavery until it was abolished in 1848.

Source Courthouse News Updated May 28, 2026 AI Summary

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Lawmakers voted unanimously to strip the “Code Noir,” the texts that regulated slavery until it was abolished in 1848. Some experts are urging the government to go farther.

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