The French Penal Code of 1994 as Amended of January 1, 1999

1999. Tomlinson, Edward A. (Editor and Translator). The French Penal Code of 1994 as amended as of January 1, 1999. Fred B. Rothman & Co.: Littleton, Colorado, 1999. xxii, 278 pp. Publisher's black cloth bound hardcover with gilt stamped spine and front cover. New. $65. * Part of the prestigious American Series of Foreign Penal Codes (No. 31), this authoritative English translation provides a comprehensive look at one of the most significant legislative overhauls in modern European history. Replacing the Napoleonic Code of 1810, the 1994 Code introduced fundamental shifts in French legal philosophy, including the recognition of corporate criminal liability and the modernization of human rights protections. This edition features a scholarly introduction by Edward A. Tomlinson, providing essential context on the Code's structural innovations and its departure from classical doctrine. As a meticulously translated text current through the 1999 amendments, it serves as an indispensable tool for researchers analyzing civil law traditions, continental jurisprudence, and the evolution of penal sanctions.