Practice questionExamen Civique
Un journal publie une caricature qui se moque d'une religion. Que dit la loi française ?
A newspaper publishes a cartoon mocking a religion. What does French law say?
Correct answer
C'est autorisé : critiquer ou caricaturer une religion relève de la liberté d'expression, mais il est interdit d'appeler à la haine contre les croyants
It is allowed: criticising or caricaturing a religion is part of freedom of expression, but inciting hatred against believers is forbidden
Why
There is no offence of blasphemy in France: freedom of conscience and expression include the right to criticise beliefs. The law punishes attacks on people, such as insults or incitement to hatred because of their religion.
Answer choices
- AC'est autorisé : critiquer ou caricaturer une religion relève de la liberté d'expression, mais il est interdit d'appeler à la haine contre les croyantsIt is allowed: criticising or caricaturing a religion is part of freedom of expression, but inciting hatred against believers is forbidden
- BC'est interdit, car le blasphème est un délitIt is forbidden because blasphemy is an offence
- CC'est autorisé seulement avec l'accord des responsables religieuxIt is allowed only with religious leaders' agreement
- DC'est interdit, car l'État protège les religions de toute critiqueIt is forbidden because the State protects religions from all criticism