French Senate backs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage despite rights concern
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28 paź 2026, 08:01News
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France's Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would make protesters financially liable for damage during demonstrations, despite warnings from rights groups.
The bill, which passed the upper house, allows the state to seek compensation from individuals for damage caused during protests. The legislation includes penalties of up to €10,000 and allows for the seizure of benefits.
Rights groups warn
despite rights groups warning the legislation could undermine the right to protest.
Rights groups have warned that the legislation could undermine the right to protest. They argue that holding protesters financially liable for unrest damage could deter people from exercising their democratic rights.
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