Inside Story French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies. The “Code Noir” (or Black Code) is a law many were shocked to discover still existed in France. It dates back 400 years and outlines the rules that governed slavery in French Caribbean colonies – rules that allowed slave owners to treat their labourers as property that could be bought, sold and inherited; rules that permitted cruel punishment such as beatings – often to death – and hangings. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war? list 2 of 3 French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists list 3 of 3 UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online end of list This week, French MPs voted unanimously to repeal the legislation. But is that enough? And does it offer reparatory justice to the descendants of the victims of slavery?…