Robert Badinter (French: [badɛ̃tɛʁ]; born 30 March 1928) is a French lawyer, politician, and author who enacted the abolition of the death penalty in France in 1981, while serving as Minister of Justice under François Mitterrand. He has also served in high-level appointed positions with national and international bodies working for justice and the rule of law.
Robert Badinter
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- March 30, 1928
