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Cour de cassation, deuxième chambre civile - 18.12.1995

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Case Description: On September 13, 1987, during a radio program, the defendant, M. X... (a prominent political figure), was asked about his views on theories contesting the reality and methods of the extermination of Jews during World War II. He stated that the use of gas chambers was a "point of detail" (point de détail) of the history of the war. The Court of Cassation affirmed that victims of remarks that do not constitute a specific criminal offense under the anti-racism law of July 1, 1972 (incorporated into the Press Law) can still seek reparations based on Article 1382 of the Civil Code. The Court of Cassation dismissed the appeal (rejette le pourvoi), confirming the civil liability of M. X... for his "point of detail" remarks.

l'article 65 de la loi du 29 juillet 1881; l'article 1382 du Code civil

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