Paul Gayssot

Paul Gayssot was a French politician known for proposing a law in 1990 that criminalized Holocaust denial—specifically, denying or trivializing the Holocaust. The law aimed to combat hate speech and protect historical truth, making denial of these atrocities punishable by law. It was named after him as the "Gayssot Act." The legislation sparked debates about free speech versus the need to combat hate and antisemitism. Ultimately, it became a key legal measure in France to prevent denial of genocide and promote respect for victims and historical accuracy.