Constitutional Law in France

Author: Marie-Luce Paris; Julie Foulon; Hugo-Bernard Pouillaude; Julien Sterck
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
ISBN: 9789403507347
Published In: May 2019
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: France ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this very useful analysis of constitutional law in France provides essential information on the country’s sources of constitutional law, its form of government, and its administrative structure. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the clarifications of particular terminology and its application. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes the specific points at which constitutional law affects the interpretation of legal rules and procedure.

Thorough coverage by a local expert fully describes the political system, the historical background, the role of treaties, legislation, jurisprudence, and administrative regulations. The discussion of the form and structure of government outlines its legal status, the jurisdiction and workings of the central state organs, the subdivisions of the state, its decentralized authorities, and concepts of citizenship. Special issues include the legal position of aliens, foreign relations, taxing and spending powers, emergency laws, the power of the military, and the constitutional relationship between church and state. Details are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance.

Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for both practising and academic jurists. Lawyers representing parties with interests in France will welcome this guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative constitutional law.
The Authors

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

General Introduction

Part I. Sources of Constitutional Law

Chapter 1. Treaties

Chapter 2. The Constitution

Chapter 3. Laws and Legislation

Chapter 4. Case Law

Chapter 5. Customary Law, Unwritten Law, General Principles of Law

Chapter 6. Administrative Regulations and Orders

Chapter 7. Codification, Interpretation and Publication

Part II. Form of Government

Chapter 1. General

Chapter 2. Head of State

Chapter 3. The Legislature

Chapter 4. The Executive

Chapter 5. The Judiciary

Chapter 6. Independent Advisory Bodies at the Legislative and Executive Levels

Part III. The State and Its Subdivisions

Chapter 1. The Structure of the State, a Decentralized Unitary State

Chapter 2. The Different Local Authorities in the Republic

Chapter 3. Decentralized Local Authorities

Part IV. Citizenship and the Administration of Justice

Chapter 1. French Citizenship

Chapter 2. Fundamental Rights and Liberties

Chapter 3. Constitutional Problems of Minorities

Chapter 4. Judicial Control of Administrative Action

Chapter 5. Rights and Status of Foreigners

Part V. Specific Issues

Chapter 1. War, Treaty and Foreign Affairs Powers

Chapter 2. Taxing and Spending Powers

Chapter 3. Emergency Powers

Chapter 4. The Constitutional Relationship Between Church and State

Selected Bibliography

Table of Legislation

Table of Case Law

Index