French Parliament Ends Historic Law
The French Senate unanimously approved a bill to officially abolish the "Black Law," enacted in 1685, which regarded slaves in French colonies as movable property. Although slavery was abolished in France in 1848, the legislation remained formally in effect until now. The new law aims to annul that decree and all related provisions, tying laws associated with human bondage to crimes against humanity. The bill is awaiting ratification by the President of the Republic within 15 days and includes a report on the impacts of old colonial laws on society and the economy.
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