Robert Badinter

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French lawyer, politician and author (1928–2024)

About Robert Badinter

Robert Badinter (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛʁ badɛ̃tɛʁ]; 30 March 1928 – 9 February 2024) was a French lawyer, politician, and author who enacted the abolition of capital punishment in France in 1981, while serving as Minister of Justice under François Mitterrand. He also served in high-level appointed positions with national and international bodies working for justice and the rule of law.

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Known for: Judges in contemporary democracy, Les juges, Svobodnye i ravnye ...
Born: 1928-03-30
Died: 2024-02-09
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Paris
Associated area: France
Active period: 1928-03-30 – 2024-02-09
ISNI: 0000000120994653