French Senate passes bill making protesters pay up to €10,000 for riot damage
PARIS, Oct 28 — The French parliament’s upper house passed a bill Wednesday that would make protesters finan...
The French Senate has passed a bill that would hold protesters financially responsible for damages caused during street demonstrations, despite concerns that it may infringe upon the right to protest. The bill, which was drafted in response to riots following a football match in May, was approved by the Senate by a vote of 229 to 105.
If enacted, protesters could face fines of up to €10,000 for damages caused during demonstrations. However, critics argue that the bill could unfairly penalize individuals who did not participate in destructive activities. The legislation has been sent to the National Assembly for further debate and voting. The government argues that the bill is necessary to respond to incidents of violence and looting that have occurred during recent protests.
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