‘Licence to kill:’ French protests decry police use-of-force bill
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: France
Politics

Thousands of protesters across France rallied against a new law they say will give police a 'licence to kill'. The law states that any law enforcement official who uses force is presumed to have acted legally when using their weapon. The protests highlight growing concerns about excessive use of force by police.
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