This article takes a closer look at a recent trial in which a man has been charged for having "sodomized" his pony Junior. The offence of "physical abuse of a sexual nature" related to animals was added in 2004 to the article 521.1 of the criminal Code which also condemns "aggravated physical abuse" and "cruelty". Whether animal-related laws are justified in the name of their protection and the prevention of unjustified suffering as they are subjected to humans, it appears that this piece of legislation actually condemns wrong sexual inclinations in a sheer moralistic way. The interpretation of the judges in this case reveals a pastoral conception of State intervention, strengthening the moral rationality which drives law-makers and judges in the realm of sexuality since the 1980's. Adapted from the source document.
As a taboo subject that has not been researched enough in the Criminal Law field, crime of honour in the Middle East and in Arab world continues to feed international press headlines and to raise up differences in views between Eastern and Western jurisdictions. Often described as inhuman or as a practice from another age, the phenomenon of honour killings appears among the crimes that attract the most public attention. In Jordan - where family honour is considered as the cornerstone of social balance - studies showed that one of four crimes is a crime of honour. Any threat to this social balance would be a sign of decadence to be punished in order to restore the original balance. The circumstances of honour murders are among elements that generate either conviction or indulgence from public and justice. The delicate legislature position to face up honour crime cases deserves cultural and historical clarifications and an accurate review of international resolutions and recommendations towards Jordan jurisdiction. ; Phénomène tabou et peu étudié en droit pénal, le crime d'honneur au Moyen-Orient et dans le monde arabe ne cesse d'alimenter les unes de la presse dans le monde et de relever les antagonismes existant entre les juridictions occidentales et orientales. Souvent qualifié d'inhumain ou relevant de pratiques d'un autre âge, le phénomène du crime d'honneur figure en Jordanie parmi les crimes qui retiennent le plus l'attention publique. On estime qu'un homicide sur quatre est assimilable à ce crime, dans ce pays où l'honneur familial est considéré comme la clé de voûte de l'équilibre social. Toute menace à cet équilibre serait donc le signe d'une décadence à punir afin de rétablir l'ordre originel. Les circonstances du meurtre sont autant d'éléments qui génèrent condamnation ou indulgence de l'opinion publique et de la justice. La position délicate du législateur face au traitement des affaires de crimes d'honneur mérite des éclaircissements historico-culturels et un examen précis des résolutions et des ...
The world has changed radically since 1989, when the General Assembly declared the period from 1990 to 1999 as the United Nations Decade of International Law. During that time, the international community claimed some major achievements as reflected by the adoption of conventions and treaties. This publication presents a collection of essays from legal advisers of States and international organizations, all of whom are among those committed to promoting respect for international law. Their contribution provides a practical perspective on international law, viewed from the standpoint of those involved in its formation, application and administration.
As a taboo subject that has not been researched enough in the Criminal Law field, crime of honour in the Middle East and in Arab world continues to feed international press headlines and to raise up differences in views between Eastern and Western jurisdictions. Often described as inhuman or as a practice from another age, the phenomenon of honour killings appears among the crimes that attract the most public attention. In Jordan - where family honour is considered as the cornerstone of social balance - studies showed that one of four crimes is a crime of honour. Any threat to this social balance would be a sign of decadence to be punished in order to restore the original balance. The circumstances of honour murders are among elements that generate either conviction or indulgence from public and justice. The delicate legislature position to face up honour crime cases deserves cultural and historical clarifications and an accurate review of international resolutions and recommendations towards Jordan jurisdiction. ; Phénomène tabou et peu étudié en droit pénal, le crime d'honneur au Moyen-Orient et dans le monde arabe ne cesse d'alimenter les unes de la presse dans le monde et de relever les antagonismes existant entre les juridictions occidentales et orientales. Souvent qualifié d'inhumain ou relevant de pratiques d'un autre âge, le phénomène du crime d'honneur figure en Jordanie parmi les crimes qui retiennent le plus l'attention publique. On estime qu'un homicide sur quatre est assimilable à ce crime, dans ce pays où l'honneur familial est considéré comme la clé de voûte de l'équilibre social. Toute menace à cet équilibre serait donc le signe d'une décadence à punir afin de rétablir l'ordre originel. Les circonstances du meurtre sont autant d'éléments qui génèrent condamnation ou indulgence de l'opinion publique et de la justice. La position délicate du législateur face au traitement des affaires de crimes d'honneur mérite des éclaircissements historico-culturels et un examen précis des résolutions et des recommandations internationales rendues à l'intention des juridictions jordaniennes.
All days the same difficulty: Légifrance does not inexplicably bring together the decisions of the trial courts in criminal matters. It is to be hoped that the judges of the High Court who regularly speak to us will soon intervene to put an end to this situation. It is therefore only by reference, when proceedings are brought before the Cour de cassation, that it is possible to assess the punitive public procurement policy. Although this is not without frustration, the information available for the past period (October 2017-August 2018) is still also illuminating on how to approach public procurement, a matter which is normally reserved for administrative courts alone. ; International audience ; All days the same difficulty: Légifrance does not inexplicably bring together the decisions of the trial courts in criminal matters. It is to be hoped that the judges of the High Court who regularly speak to us will soon intervene to put an end to this situation. It is therefore only by reference, when proceedings are brought before the Cour de cassation, that it is possible to assess the punitive public procurement policy. Although this is not without frustration, the information available for the past period (October 2017-August 2018) is still also illuminating on how to approach public procurement, a matter which is normally reserved for administrative courts alone. ; Toujours la même difficulté : de manière inexplicable Légifrance ne rassemble pas les décisions des juges du fond en matière pénale. Il faut espérer que les magistrats de la Haute juridiction qui nous font régulièrement l'honneur de nous lire interviendront bientôt pour mettre fin à cette situation. Ce n'est donc que par référence, lorsque la cour de cassation est saisie, qu'il est possible d'évaluer la politique répressive en matière de commande publique. Même si la démarche ne va pas sans frustrations, la moisson d'informations pour la période écoulée (octobre 2017-août 2018) est toujours aussi éclairante sur la manière d'aborder la commande publique, ...
