| Other |
Grévy, Jules, 1807-1891 |
| Other |
Ferry, Jules, 1832-1893 |
| Title |
Loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la Liberté de la Presse
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| Original Publication |
France: Imrimerie Nationale,1882.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la Liberté de la Presse" by Jules Grévy and Jules Ferry is a historical legal document outlining the regulations and protections concerning freedom of the press in France. Written in the late 19th century, the book serves as a legislative text that delineates the rights associated with printing and publishing. It addresses the responsibilities of publishers, the legal framework for periodicals, and the penalties for using the press to commit crimes. The publication establishes the principles of press freedom while also detailing specific regulations that govern the printing and distribution of written materials. It safeguards the rights of newspapers and periodicals against censorship, requiring only a declaration for publication. However, it also includes stipulations on accountability, such as the obligation for editors to publish corrections and the liability of publishers for defamatory statements. Overall, the law reflects a significant advancement in protecting freedom of expression in France while ensuring a degree of responsibility and accountability among the press. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe
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| Subject |
Freedom of the press -- France
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| Subject |
Press law -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67963 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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