Paper's abstract

Jean-Claude Magendie, Americanization of Law or the Creation of a Myth
The American influence has pervaded our law, in particular in criminal matters. However the influence of the written law remains considerable in French law, even if the part played by judges is increasing. French magistrates and lawyers are not similar to their American counterparts, regarding their nomination or the way they execute their duties. We seem today to be witnessing more an Americanization of the way we conceive justice than an Americanisation of the judicial institution itself.

Key Words : influence, criminal, judge
t. 45, 2001 : p. 13-19