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A-t-on le droit d'insulter publiquement quelqu’un parce qu’il est différent (handicap, apparence physique, sexe…) ?Is it legal to publicly insult someone because they are different (disability, physical appearance, sex…)?

Answer

Non, c’est une infraction punie par la loiNo, it is an offence punishable by law

Explanation

Publicly insulting someone because of their sex, disability or origin is an offence. The penalty can be up to one year in prison.

Source: Loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la liberté de la presse, article 33Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Oui, c’est protégé par la liberté d’expressionYes, it is protected by freedom of expression
  2. Oui, si la personne n’est pas présenteYes, if the person is not present
  3. Non, c’est une infraction punie par la loiNo, it is an offence punishable by law
  4. Oui, si c’est dit sur les réseaux sociauxYes, if it is said on social media

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