Modifies the law by punishing with one year’s imprisonment and a heavy fine the denial of the crimes against humanity mentioned in the article 9 of the London Agreement (8 august 1945).

Recognizes the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915.

Defines as crimes against humanity both slave trade and slavery itself, practiced from the 15th century.

Declares that "The Nation expresses her gratitude to women and men who participated in the activities carried out by France in the former French départements in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Indochina and in the other territories previously under French sovereignty".
Recognize the "positive role" played by the french colonialism (cancelled in 2006).

New bill on Armenian genocide with the same penalty established in the Loi Gayssot.