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    Law penalizing racist statements enacted in France since 2008, Justice
    Minister says


    May 5, 2011 - 15:40 AMT
    PanARMENIAN.Net -

    French Minister of Justice Michel Mercier said they remember all
    provisions of the criminal legislation, which can be implemented. A
    circular will be sent to all prosecutors this week, it will envisage a
    punishment for insulting members of the Armenian community, Mercier
    said after a French Senate sitting.

    The French Senate on May 4 did not consider the resolution that if
    passed would criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide in
    France. With a vote 196 to 74, the senate blocked a formal debate on
    the issue.

    Mercier also noted that a law penalizing racist statements has been
    enacted in France since 2008. `Provisions of the law were discussed
    during a meeting between representatives of the Armenian community
    with President Sarkozy. The government will not stay aside - the
    Armenian Genocide is a recognized fact for us,' AFP quoted Mercier as
    saying.




    From: A. Papazian
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