Publishing, the Rules of the Trade

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la liberté de la presse

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes. .

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.

Law of July 29, 1881 on the freedom of the press

Journal officiel de la République française, July 30, 1881, Gallica.bnf.fr

Having stated that ‘printing and bookselling are free’, the articles of this law go on to limit that freedom. In this context, defamation and insult can be grounds for a condemnation to pay fines, pay damages, rectify the incriminated passages or even authorise seizure. This law also mentions insult to the Head of State, the police, the army and the judiciary, as well as written incitement to ‘theft, murder, looting and arson.’ The law of 1881 gives the book a specific status (in relation to periodicals) which is then relativized by what comes after. Certain articles specify the areas of application of the law of 1881. In 1972, one of them concerned racism, and in 1987, another dealt with apologies for war crimes.