France - 2012
Is class action or actio popularis possible? (court claims or action in the name of a group)
- Code:
- RED15
- Key Area:
- Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes/No |
| Qualitative Info |
Several victims can be represented in court by an association that must have been legally registered for over five years. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Anti-discrimination |
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| Situation(s) |
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| Library |
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| Short Answer |
Several victims can be represented in court by an association and/or by a trade union. "Class actions" will be the key measure of "consumption Bill" that must be presented to Parliament in spring 2013. |
| Qualitative Info |
Several victims can be represented in court by an association and/or by a trade union. "Class actions" will be the key measure of "consumption Bill" that must be presented to Parliament in spring 2013.
Source: Le Monde, 10.09.2012, "French" class actions in spring 2013 ("Des class actions "à la française" au printemps 2013"), http://www.lemonde.fr/vous/article/2012/09/10/des-class-actions-a-la-francaise-au-printemps-2013_1758233_3238.html, Accessed on 15.01.2013 |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Anti-discrimination |
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| Library |
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