France
Overview
In response to several violent attacks, the state of emergency was extended four times during the year; emergency measures restricted human rights disproportionately. In October, the authorities evicted an informal settlement at Calais, where more than 6,500 migrants and asylum-seekers lived.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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