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France: Mass protests against police use-of-force bill
Al Jazeera·FR·about 22 hours ago
Thousands marched in Paris and other French cities against a draft law that would presume police acted legally when using force. The bill, already passed by the National Assembly, faces a Senate vote. The protests signal significant public and political opposition, potentially influencing the bill's trajectory.
Thousands of individuals have protested across France, including Paris, against a proposed law on legitimate use of force by police and gendarmes. This legislation, already passed by the National Assembly, faces an upcoming Senate vote. The protests confirm significant public and political opposition to the bill.