French Police Bill Protests
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PARIS – Thousands of people marched in Paris on Sept 20 against a proposed law on the legitimate use of violence that critics say would be a “licence to kill” for police and gendarmes.
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French protests erupted over a proposed police bill that would grant officers presumptive self-defense when using firearms during duty, making it harder for those alleging police brutality to seek justice. Critics argue the legislation could lead to impunity and cite increasing incidents of alleged abuse against immigrant communities. Demonstrations took place in Paris and other cities like Lyon, Toulouse…
What’s behind French protests against a new police bill? →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOn September 20, thousands protested in Paris against a draft law that would assume any use of force by law enforcement is legal, calling it a “licence to kill.” The bill, which has already been approved by the National Assembly and awaits a Senate vote, faced opposition from politicians, rights groups, and activists concerned about police impunity. Notable speakers included Mathilde Panot from the France Unbowed…
Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law →People in France protested against a draft law that would assume police acting legally when using force or weapons. Thousands marched in Paris and other cities on Sunday, arguing the legislation would provide "licence to kill" immunity for officers. The National Assembly had previously approved the bill, which now awaits a vote in the Senate; critics like Mathilde Panot from France Unbowed are calling for its…
Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law →Analysis
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- 20 Sep
In July, deputies in the National Assembly approved the Bill, which says that any law-enforcement official who uses force is assumed to have acted legally in using their weapon.
- 21 Sep
Thousands of protesters across France rallied against a new law they say will give police a “licence to kill”.
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22 Sep What’s behind French protests against a new police bill?French protests erupted over a proposed police bill that would grant officers presumptive self-defense when using firearms during duty, making it harder for those alleging police brutality to seek justice. Critics argue the legislation could lead to impunity and cite increasing incidents of alleged abuse against immigrant communities. Demonstrations took place in Paris and other cities like Lyon, Toulouse…Al Jazeera
21 Sep ‘Licence to kill:’ French protests decry police use-of-force billProtesters in France are opposing a proposed law that would presume legality for police officers who use weapons during an operation, effectively shielding them from prosecution unless proven otherwise. Demonstrations have taken place across the country with critics referring to it as a "licence to kill." Al Jazeera reporter Natacha Butler provides coverage of these protests and their concerns.Al Jazeera
20 Sep Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft lawPeople in France protested against a draft law that would assume police acting legally when using force or weapons. Thousands marched in Paris and other cities on Sunday, arguing the legislation would provide "licence to kill" immunity for officers. The National Assembly had previously approved the bill, which now awaits a vote in the Senate; critics like Mathilde Panot from France Unbowed are calling for its…South China Morning Post20 Sep Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft lawOn September 20, thousands protested in Paris against a draft law that would assume any use of force by law enforcement is legal, calling it a “licence to kill.” The bill, which has already been approved by the National Assembly and awaits a Senate vote, faced opposition from politicians, rights groups, and activists concerned about police impunity. Notable speakers included Mathilde Panot from the France Unbowed…The Straits Times
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