Editorial: Liberation

• Robert Badinter, esteemed lawyer and politician, is renowned for two major legal achievements during his tenure as Minister of Justice: abolition of the death penalty in 1981 and decriminalization of homosexuality in 1982.
• Badinter was a passionate advocate for universal values and advancing the law in the Republic.
• As early as the 1980s, he was already warning of future crime issues in a society based on profit, consumption, community breakdown, and competition among individuals.
• Despite public opinion and populist trends, Badinter continued fighting for justice and freedom.

Conclusion: Robert Badinter's death leaves a significant void in a society which could have paid more attention to his warnings and principles.

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