1. Newspapers in France Presentation and Regulations

2. The various types of newspapers The periodics (monthly, weekk=ly, daily…) on the current events The specialized

3. The sales Thirty-five million readers by day in France Sold In newsstandsBy subscribtion

4. History 1631 : the first real daily newspaper appears in France. Its printing was granted by royal privilege. 17th century : The newspapers are the object of lot ofcensorship. Louis XIV imposes very strict censorship on all the printers. They must ask the King for permission to print 18th century : Appearence of newspapers with themes (medecine, education, economy…) 1881 : LAW ON THE FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA. The law stipulates that the pres is free of opinion. This principle will be strengthened during the French revolution. 19 th century : Appearance of rotary press which facillitate the printing and democratize the newspapers.

5. 20th century : The press is threatened by the other media 21th century : The boom of the internet deals a severe blow to the printed press, which is in decline

6. The regulation The law for the free expression and information are fondamental rights in France. The law is dedicated by the article 11 of 1789 Declaration of Human Rights. It is the 29 july 1881 law which defines the liberties and the responsability of the French newspapers. This law point rights but also limits which are called « violations of the press »

7. Violation of the press The newspapers are not allowed to : Hurt the president of the republic Publish false information Achieve the citizen honor These facts are punished, according to severity levels, of a fine or sentence of emprisonment for the newspaper responsible. The provocation and the inincitation to commit an illegal or violent act on : Member of an ethnic group, a nation, a race, or a religion. Of the sexual orientation Of the handicap Are punished for five years of detention and a fine of 45000€