Key Benefits:
By order of the President of the Republic dated 31 December 2001, taken on the Report of the Prime Minister and intended for his execution by the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour, having regard to the statement of the Council of the Order that the present elevations are made in accordance with the laws, decrees and regulations in force, the Council of Ministers heard, are high, to take rank from the date of receipt in their dignity:
A Dignity of Cross Grand'
M. Cabannes (Jean, Serge, Henri), first lawyer An honorary general at the Court of Cassation, a former member of the Constitutional Council. Grand Officer of January 19, 1998.
M. Fauvet (Jacques, Jules, Pierre), journalist, honorary president of the National Commission on Informatics and Liberties. Grand Officer, November 28, 1991.
A Dignity of Grand Officer
M. Chalandon (Paul, Henri, Albin), former minister, former MP. Commander of January 31, 1994.
M. Favier (Jean), historian, member of the Institute. Commander of June 22, 1995.
M. Mandelkern (Dieudonné), Honorary President of the State Council, Chairman of the National Commission for the Control of Security Intercepts. Commander of March 19, 1998.
M. Somveille (Pierre), Honorary Prefect. Commander of March 6, 1978.