Thousands of people march in Paris and other French cities on Sunday to protest a proposed draft law on the legitimate use of force by police and gendarmes.
Critics describe the measure as a “licence to kill,” arguing it would make it easier for officers to avoid liability when firearms or force are used. Supporters and the bill’s backers say it clarifies legal standards for police action, though public concern centres on how the law would affect accountability.
Reporting also notes that the bill has already been approved in the French National Assembly. It now faces a vote in the Senate, where it could be amended or confirmed. Outlets describe demonstrations involving politicians, rights groups and activists, highlighting that the issue draws both civil society and political attention ahead of the next stage of the legislative process.
