A fine comprising 45 thousand euros or a one-year imprisonment for denial of the Armenian Genocide in France

A fine comprising 45 thousand euros or a one-year imprisonment for denial of the  Armenian Genocide in France

The Lower Chamber of French Parliament has unanimously approved the “Equality and Citizenship” draft amendment proposed by the government, which stipulates a punishment for denial of the Armenian Genocide. A fine comprising 45 thousand euros or a one-year imprisonment is foreseen for each person in France denying the Armenian Genocide. This is Francois Hollande’s pre-electoral campaign promise. The draft will soon be presented for Senate consideration.

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