The National Assembly of France voted 254-0 to adopt a bill that repeals the Code Noir, also known as the Black Code. This decree, signed by King Louis XIV in 1685, governed the treatment of enslaved individuals in France's colonies.
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French Parliament repeals slavery-era Black Code
On May 28, 2026, the French National Assembly unanimously voted to repeal the Code Noir, a historical decree that classified enslaved individuals as property. The vote concluded with a tally of 254 in favor and none against.
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French Parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code that classified humans as property
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French Parliament repeals slavery-era Black Code
