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Catherine Touche is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Rennes, France, where she serves as Head of the Centre for Legal History (CHD). Her academic work is situated within the IODE research structure at the university, focusing on the theory and history of legal systems.
Her research interests include:
- Circulation of legal models across national boundaries
- Study of legal doctrines in Europe
- History of legal thought
- Impact of Napoleonic Codes on European legal systems
- 19th century European legal development
Dr. Touche's scholarly work centers on the complex relationship between legal imposition and national reception, particularly examining how European legal scholars responded to the Napoleonic legal codes following the collapse of Napoleon's empire. Her research reveals the paradox that while French legal models initially provoked resistance, they ultimately became widely adopted across Europe, including in countries that had opposed Napoleon.
As Head of the Centre for Legal History, Dr. Touche leads research initiatives exploring the historical dimensions of law and legal institutions. Her work bridges historical and legal scholarship, providing valuable insights into how legal systems evolve through historical processes of conquest, occupation, liberation, and voluntary reform.
