In the Chambre Criminelle

Presumed Innocent? Cour de Cassation

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October 1st 2008
This week we court clerks were taken on a private guided tour of the Cour de Cassation (France’s highest “court of last resort”). The public is not allowed in to tour the Cour de Cassation, so our tour was a special treat. The Cour de Cassation is located within the massive complex known as the Palais de Justice, which sits at the heart of medieval Paris on the Ile de la Cite. Sainte C ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more