The Cour de Justice de la R\u00e9publique is the French court that tries ministers for crimes they commit while in office. It was established in 1993 and since then has heard 22,166 complaints. The Cour de Justice de la R\u00e9publique is housed in a building located at 21 Rue de Constantine in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. The Cour de Justice de la R\u00e9publique is composed of fifteen judges – three professional magistrates and twelve “parliamentary judges.” The twelve parliamentary judges represent the political makeup of the parliament. The court is criticized for its slow pace and perceived leniency. To illustrate, the case involving the former prime minister Laurent Fabius took six years to reach a verdict of not guilty in the “infected blood affair.” The French ministers can still be tried in ordinary French courts, if the alleged offence is not related to their ministerial duties. The Cour de Justice de la R\u00e9publique is an example of a court of last resort that is designed to protect the public interest and provide accountability for those in positions of power.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.