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Thousands Protest Proposed French Law Allowing 'Licence to Kill' for Police

WHY IT MATTERS

The proposed law has sparked widespread concern about police accountability and the potential for excessive use of force, with critics arguing that it would undermine efforts to promote public trust and safety.

What happened

Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday to protest a proposed law that critics say would give police a 'licence to kill'. The law, which was approved by the National Assembly in July, assumes that any police official who uses force has acted legally when using their weapon. The bill now faces a vote in the Senate. Politicians, rights groups, and activists joined the demonstration, expressing concerns about the potential consequences of the law. The previous draft of the bill failed to meet certain checks, but the current version has been approved and is moving forward.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law

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