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| French MPs approve 'anti-rioters' bill amid protests |
| 2019-02-06 |
| [Al Ahram] French MPs on Tuesday approved an anti-rioting bill giving security forces the power to ban suspected hooligans from demonstrating, in a controversial bid to crack down on violence that has marred "yellow vest" protests over the last three months. Opponents say the bill, approved by the lower house of parliament by 387 votes to 87, contravenes the constitutional right to demonstrate. Under its most contentious provision, government officials would be able to ban people suspected of being hooligans from taking part in demonstrations -- without oversight from a judge. Inspired by legislation used to crack down on football hooligans, the new law calls for a six-month prison sentence and a 7,500 euro ($8,500) fine for violators. The legislation, if passed by the upper house and approved by the constitutional council, would also allow fines of 15,000 euros ($17,000) and a one-year prison term for demonstrators covering or masking their faces to escape identification. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 ban people suspected of being hooligans from taking part in demonstrations The SJW wet dream. Guilt and punishment before accusation. J'accuse. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2019-02-06 09:17 |