The law on freedom of the press

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The law on freedom of the press — The law founding the liberal press regime, 29 July 1881
“Printing and bookselling are free.” The great law of 1881 abolished prior authorizations and sureties — the liberal framework that still governs the French press today. (Editorial synthesis)
The law on freedom of the press took place on 29 July 1881. (source: Légifrance)
The law on freedom of the press took place in Paris. (source: Légifrance)
The law on freedom of the press ended in printing and bookselling free — the press regime still in force. (source: Légifrance)
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