Robert Badinter
Robert Badinter (1928-2024) was a prominent French lawyer, politician, and advocate for human rights, recognized for his significant contributions to the establishment of international criminal justice. He passionately supported the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and dedicated his life to fighting against the impunity of war criminals. Badinter famously stated that the long march of international law against impunity aims to establish a global legal order that upholds universal human rights. His efforts were instrumental in advancing the principles of justice and accountability on the world stage, and his legacy continues to inspire advocates for human rights and legal reform.
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Robert Badinter is mentioned as a French lawyer and politician who commented on Macedonia's readiness to travel to Europe in the 1990s.
Брзиот воз за Брисел и македонскиот перон
North Macedonia· 2026-02-28
Robert Badinter was the minister who abolished the death penalty in 1981.
Fin de vie : l’Assemblée nationale approuve la proposition de loi instaurant un droit à l’aide à mourir ; le texte transmis au Sénat
France· 2026-02-25
Robert Badinter was the minister who abolished the death penalty in 1981.
Fin de vie : l’Assemblée nationale s’apprête à voter la proposition de loi après plus d’une semaine de débatsFrance· 2026-02-25
Robert Badinter is commemorated for his fight against the death penalty and his contributions as a professor, lawyer, politician, and writer.
Robert Badinter par lui-même en trois livresFrance· 2025-12-13Robert Badinter is a former French Minister of Justice and a highly valued figure among prisoners for his belief in reintegration and his fervent defense of the abolition of the death penalty.
Color a la presó
Andorra· 2025-12-06
Robert Badinter was a former Minister of Justice in France who fought for the reintegration of prisoners and was in favor of the abolition of the death penalty.
L'artista Christian Guémy pinta una de les parets de la presó d'AndorraAndorra· 2025-12-05Robert Badinter was an influential former Minister of Justice whose grave was desecrated.
Le jeune royaliste qui a profané la tombe de Robert Badinter condamné à un an de prison avec sursisFrance· 2025-12-04
Robert Badinter was a key figure in the abolition of the death penalty in France.
L’homme suspecté d’avoir profané la tombe de Robert Badinter jugé en comparution immédiate mercredi après-midiFrance· 2025-12-03
Robert Badinter witnessed the execution of his client Roger Bontems, which influenced his fight against the death penalty.
Nicolas Sarkozy in Einzelhaft – fünf Fakten über La Santé
Luxembourg· 2025-10-20
The late French Minister of Justice Robert Badinter was buried in the Panthéon last week and once stated that the primary cause of recidivism is prison itself.
„Lieber im Gefängnis als auf der Straße“Luxembourg· 2025-10-15
Robert Badinter, a former lawyer and Minister of Justice, is known for his role in the abolition of the death penalty in France.
Los restos de Robert Badinter, artífice de la abolición de la pena de muerte, van al Panteón de Francia
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-12
Robert Badinter was a former French justice minister who was criticized for his work to abolish the death penalty.
Au revoir to Macronism? Domestic turmoil may spell the end for French president – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-12
Robert Badinter is remembered as the political and moral reference who abolished the death penalty in France.
Le chaos et la tentation du pireLuxembourg· 2025-10-11
Robert Badinter was a legendary French Minister of Justice who abolished the death penalty and advocated for Macedonia's entry into the European Union.
Македонско-париски незаборав за Роберт БадинтерNorth Macedonia· 2025-10-10
Robert Badinter played a crucial role in the abolition of the death penalty in France.
Τριήμερο κρίσιμων εξελίξεων στη Γαλλία
Greece· 2025-10-10
Robert Badinter is honored by entering the Panthéon, symbolically resting alongside the heirs of the Enlightenment.
Robert Badinter et ses « combats qui traversent les siècles » entrent au Panthéon au terme d’une cérémonie solennelle et touchanteFrance· 2025-10-10
Robert Badinter is recognized as the architect of the abolition of the death penalty in France.
L’héritage de Robert Badinter, « une conception courageuse de la politique »France· 2025-10-09
Robert Badinter is determined to fight against the death penalty and represents Patrick Henry in court.
« Badinter contre la peine de mort », sur France 2 : le procès de Patrick Henry comme si vous y étiezFrance· 2025-10-09
Robert Badinter was a powerful voice advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in France.
Michel Barnier : « Robert Badinter cherchait à rendre la République plus conforme à l’idéal »France· 2025-10-09
Robert Badinter is being honored with a pantheonization for his extraordinary career as a lawyer and former Minister of Justice.
« L’Etat de droit que défendait Robert Badinter est critiqué de toutes parts »France· 2025-10-09
Robert Badinter is celebrated for his tireless defense of justice, human dignity, and public freedoms.
Respecter l’héritage de Robert BadinterFrance· 2025-10-08Robert Badinter is an iconic lawyer and former Minister of Justice who played a key role in abolishing the death penalty in France.
La justice française autorise la libération conditionnelle de Serge Atlaoui, ex-condamné à mort en Indonésie
Monaco· 2025-07-15
Robert Badinter is honored at the inauguration of the parvis named after him in Paris.
« Préservons l’équilibre, fragile mais indispensable, entre le politique et la justice »France· 2025-07-07
Samuel Vuelta-Simon cites Robert Badinter as an example of courage in his career.
"Je dirige l’action publique sans la moindre immixtion": entretien avec Samuel Vuelta-Simon, Secrétaire d’État à la Justice à MonacoMonaco· 2025-06-30
Robert Badinter was instrumental in the abolition of the 'délit d’audience' which allowed judges to sanction lawyers for their statements.
Procès Depardieu : « La parole de l’avocat de la défense n’est pas sanctionnable, à l’opposé de la non-intervention du juge »France· 2025-05-29
Robert Badinter was a predecessor and close friend of Laurent Fabius.
Laurent Fabius : « Le Conseil constitutionnel est un rempart indispensable pour protéger l’Etat de droit »France· 2025-05-23
Robert Badinter's phrase inspired the author to explore the themes in her book.
"Derrière chaque histoire de ce livre, il y a une femme qui est menacée": Sarah Barukh présente son roman "De bleu, de blanc, de rouge et d’étoiles"Monaco· 2025-04-19
Robert Badinter was honored with a posthumous entry into the Panthéon for his contributions to human progress and France.
Robert Badinter entrera au Panthéon le 9 octobreMonaco· 2025-04-08Robert Badinter, an former resistance fighter and Minister of Justice, will enter the Panthéon on October 9, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty law he authored.
Robert Badinter entrera au Panthéon le 9 octobre, date anniversaire de la promulgation de la loi d’abolition de la peine de mortFrance· 2025-04-08Robert Badinter authorized the first audiovisual recordings of trials for crimes against humanity in 1985.
« Le Procès de Klaus Barbie », sur France 2 : le « boucher de Lyon », premier accusé de crimes contre l’humanité de l’histoire, face à ses actesFrance· 2025-04-08
