Tribunal correctionnel de Paris

The Tribunal Correctionnel de Paris is a criminal court in Paris, France, responsible for judging misdemeanor offenses. It's currently newsworthy due to its involvement in several high-profile cases. Recently, the court fined the telecommunications company SFR €10 million for deceptive business practices related to price increases on 'Red by SFR' plans, following a complaint by the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir. The court's decision was not appealed by SFR. Furthermore, the Tribunal Correctionnel is scheduled to deliver its verdict on September 28, 2026, in the case of the Air Algérie AH5017 crash, where the airline Swiftair was tried for involuntary manslaughter. These cases highlight the court's role in addressing consumer protection issues and holding companies accountable for negligence leading to significant loss of life, demonstrating its ongoing relevance in French society.