Valérie Boyer (born June 11, 1962 in Bourges, Cher) is a member of the National Assembly of France. She represents the Bouches-du-Rhône department,[1] and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. She was born in Bourges, France. Her Parents were born in Algeria and Tunis during French Colonial times*. She is a single mother of three children.
She first gathered media attention when she proposed a bill to punish advertisements which include anorexic models.[2]. She proposed to fine offenders with up to 30.000 Euros.
On 22 December 2011 National Assembly of France adopted a bill presented by Valérie Boyer, penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. This decision caused a controversy between France and Turkey. In the days that follow, Valérie Boyer become a victim of various attacks.[3][4]