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NGOs and MPs Warn of a Presumption of Legitimate Use of Weapons for Law Enforcement

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As MPs prepare to consider a bill on the presumption of self-defence of police officers and gendarmes, oppositions denounce a text deemed "dangerous" NGOs and

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As MPs prepare to consider a bill on the presumption of self-defence of police officers and gendarmes, oppositions denounce a text deemed "dangerous" NGOs and

·France
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The text, which is to be debated in the National Assembly on Tuesday, is very strongly contested because of the risks of legal "confusion" and untimely use of their service weapon by the police and gendarmes. A petition against its implementation exceeds 200,000 signatures on the Assembly's website.

·Paris, France
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While a bill is due to be discussed in the National Assembly on 7 July, independent associations and authorities are trying to warn about the dangers of the bill, and they fear its adoption.

·Paris, France
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The National Assembly was considering this Tuesday, July 7th the bill LR establishing a presumption of legitimate use of weapons for the security forces. The text, which aroused strong opposition from the left,...

MPs are debating the law aimed at establishing a presumption of self-defence. His supporters argue a supposed increase in serious violence against law enforcement officials and a "legal insecurity" of these, all false arguments.

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A bill supported by the government aims to establish a presumption of legitimate use of weapons for law enforcement officials. The advocates of the bill emphasize their desire to stop making law enforcement agents "suspect suspects." But for its critics, this law could increase the use of fire and violate the rule of law.

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Mediapart broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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