Consolidating the protection of citizens: who is the defender of rights?

Civil law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Previously: Independent Authorities for Citizens’ Rights and Freedoms In the past, there were four  independent authorities  responsible for safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens in France. These authorities...

What is a solicitor’s deed?

Civil law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Are you going to sign a  rental contract, a commercial lease or a surety bond, and you want to be sure that you are “legally correct”? The lawyer’s deed may be the guarantee  you need. Manual. What is the lawyer’s deed ?...

Should we automatically own an object found in the street?

Civil law, Non classifié(e)

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Street property! If we find a lost object in the street, do we  automatically become  its owner ? Can’t we return it to its owner if we know who it is? An object ? Street property! We have the right to pick up...

How far will the ban on smoking or vaping go?

Civil law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The smoking ban applies in all closed and covered places   open to the public. This concerns places of conviviality, transport, schools or businesses. If smoking areas have been set up, they must meet very strict standards.Article...

Disability: what obligations for public places?

Civil law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Discover the key points of the law on  accessibility  for people with disabilities: deadlines, remedies, exceptions, learn how to assert your rights and those of your  loved ones  . The standards to be respected: According to the...

How to get the French nationality ?

Civil law, Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) There are four  major cases  to be able to apply for French nationality . It is easily obtained if you were born in France and still reside there after the age of 11. In other cases, the French administration will study the case at...