The authors of the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial Valerie Boyer is disappointed at the fact that certain French lawmakers prefer legality to humanity.

In a statement posted on Facebook page of Union for a Popular Movement, Boyer said she respects the decision of the French Senators to appeal to the Constitutional Council “as it is their right”.

Stressing that she shares pain of the families – survivors of the Armenian Genocide, the MP said in her opinion pressure of the foreign state which is pursuing denial policy must not gain victory over universal goal – protections of human rights and greatness of France.

“Nevertheless, I am confident the fact that memory of the genocide victims recognized by France is not protected equally in the territory of France is unacceptable. It is unacceptable discrimination and I will fight against it till the end!”