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Rights groups say proposed French law to make rioters pay for damage is anti-democratic

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Briefings

French government proposes a law requiring rioters to pay damages caused during national protests over school conditions and living costs. Critics argue this undermines legitimate protest rights and is anti-democratic. The law was introduced to quell looting and vandalism during ongoing demonstrations.

Key points

• A French law was proposed requiring rioters to pay damages caused during national protests over school conditions and living costs.
• Critics claim the law undermines legitimate protest rights and is anti-democratic due to potential liability for rioters.

Context

The government introduced the law to quell looting and vandalism on the fringes of ongoing national protests over poor conditions in French schools and the high cost of living.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. No specific dates, numbers, or named actors are provided beyond the general description of the law and its purpose.

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