Robert Badinter was a lawyer, professor, minister, senator, and politician. He fought for the abolition of capital punishment in 1981.

The image of a man of conviction – “absolute” – then took root in consciousness. The episode will not make him popular when crime was already increasing. But the passionate, inhabited speaker will make an impression. This determined character, Robert Badinter… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 52% left to discover. Flash sale -70% on digital subscription I ENJOY IT Already subscribed? Log in.