Revolutionary Tribunal (France)
혁명재판소 (프랑스)
An exceptional criminal court established in Paris by the Convention on 10 March 1793 to try counter-revolutionary cases; abolished on 31 May 1795.
In depth
The Convention created this exceptional court with a public prosecutor, jurors and judges. It tried cases, whereas local surveillance committees and central committees handled arrests, investigations and referrals.
The Law of 22 Prairial, adopted on 10 June 1794, broadened the category of enemies of the people and made death the penalty for offences within its jurisdiction. It permitted witness hearings to be omitted when other evidence existed and removed separate defence counsel. Article 10 specified who could refer defendants.
Reorganised after Thermidor, the tribunal was abolished on 31 May 1795. This entry concerns the Paris court during the French Revolution.