Robert Badinter

French lawyer, politician and author (1928-2024) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 95

Robert Badinter 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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2024Died9 February 2024National tributeAward2015Honorary Degree of HEC ParisAward2011Masaryk University Gold MedalAward2009Honorary Doctor of the University of NeuchâtelAward2001Prix du livre politiqueAward2000Prix Femina essaiAward1992Lysenko PrizeAward1928Born30 March 1928