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What’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?
Key Points
The French National Assembly has voted to repeal the "Black Code", a law that governed slavery in the country's colonies. The law, which was passed in 1685, was seen as a relic of France's colonial past and was widely criticized for its racist and discriminatory provisions. The repeal of the law is seen as a significant step towards acknowledging and addressing the country's history of slavery and colonialism.
French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.