Decree 2010-835 of July 21, 2010, on the offense of desecration of the national flag (France)

Overview
It outlaws burning the national flag since it is likely to cause public disturbance and is an attack on the French Republic itself.

The laws
Decree 2010-835 of July 21, 2010 adds to the cases covered by article 433-5-1 of the Criminal Code/2003 Law on Internal Security.

The desecration of the French flag is punishable with a fine of €1,500 fine.

Publicly desecrating the national anthem or the national flag during an event organized or regulated by public authorities is to be punishable with a €7,500 fine

When committed during a meeting or gathering, the offense carries a punishment with both up to 6 months of imprisonment as well as the €7,500 fine.

Also see

 * 1) France
 * 2) British racial and political stereotypes on France