Cassation

The ruling, by the Cassation Court, the country's highest tribunal, was the second blow in a little more than two months against a tradition here of grilling suspects for long periods in the hope of squeezing out a confession.

French court: Terror suspects must have lawyers during questioning Edward Cody 2010

The Cassation Court, basing its decision Tuesday on European Union civil rights guarantees, said that exception is not justified unless there are "imperious reasons," such as, presumably, ticking-bomb situations.

French court: Terror suspects must have lawyers during questioning Edward Cody 2010

After a 2-1/2-hour hearing, Pauthe said his panel will rule by Tuesday whether the matter should be sent to the Court of Cassation, France's highest court, as requested — a move that could put off the trial for months.

Ex-French leader Jacques Chirac on trial for corruption 2011

The ruling, by the Cassation Court, the country's highest tribunal, was the second blow in a little more than two months against a tradition here of grilling suspects for long periods in the hope of squeezing out a confession.

French court: Terror suspects must have lawyers during questioning Edward Cody 2010

The La Cour de Cassation, the highest court in France, upheld the ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal, finding L´Oreal guilty of racial discrimination.

L´Oreal Found Guilty Of Racial Discrimination : Law is Cool 2009

A referral to the Court of Cassation would mean a temporary reprieve for Chirac that could last for days, weeks or even a year.

Ex-French leader Jacques Chirac on trial for corruption 2011

Knox returned home to Seattle immediately after her release, but prosecutors have said they plan to appeal her acquittal in Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation.

Amanda Knox Verdict Explained 2011

Cairo's Court of Cassation decided to uphold Mr. Nour's 2005 forgery conviction, rendering him ineligible to run in a presidential poll now expected to take place in 2013.

Egypt Court Bars Opposition Hopeful Matt Bradley 2011

If the case is taken by the Court of Cassation, the court would have the option of sending the motion to the Constitutional Council, which judges the constitutionality of French laws.

Ex-French leader Jacques Chirac on trial for corruption 2011

The new law would likely require Egyptians to file separate lawsuits against each "remnant," a process that could take three to five years, said Ahmed Makki, who was a judge in Egypt's Court of Cassation, the country's highest appellate court, before he retired earlier this year.

Egypt Scrutinizes Regime 'Remnants' Matt Bradley 2011