France--Cour de Cassation finds detention of illegal alien unlawful, applies decision of the Court of Justice of the European Community concerning when such aliens may be detained: Cour de Cassation, 1st Civil Chamber, Decision No.959, July 5, 2012.

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  • Author(s): Errera, Roger
  • Source:
    Public Law: the Constitutional & Administrative Law of the Commonwealth; Oct2012, Issue 4, p792-793, 2p
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    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the application of the decision of the Court of Justice in the European Community by the Cour de Cassation of the France regarding the detention of illegal aliens. The application by the Cour de Cassation is for the purpose of conducting the proper criminal procedure and preventing acts like the destruction of evidence, pressure on witnesses and connivance with accomplices. Information on the decision of the Court of Justice under the criminal law is also presented.