France
State of Housing Rights
The right to housing is not specifically included in the French Constitution, although it has been recognised as an "objective of constitutional value".
Criminalisation
No national legislation makes “homelessness” or begging a criminal offence in France. However, in France the exploitation of beggars, aggressive begging and endangering minors through begging are considered to be criminal offences.
Partner(s)
Noria Derdek
Jurislogement and Fondation Abbé Pierre
nderdek(at)fondation-abbe-pierre.fr
Strategic Litigation
FEANTSA successfully filed a collective complaint before the Council of European Committee of Social Rights against France which sought to hold the French state responsible for the country’s on-going housing crises.
