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‘Labelled terrorists’: How France is using anti-terror powers to deter protests

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Briefings

French authorities are accused of restricting large-scale protests by invoking anti-terror legislation following the 2015 Paris attacks. Lawyers and human rights groups warn this approach may suppress free assembly and endanger individual liberties.

Key points

• The French government invoked anti-terror laws adopted after the 2015 Paris attacks to prevent dozens of people from participating in nationwide demonstrations.
• Legal experts and rights organizations have criticized this action as an abuse of power with potential negative consequences for personal freedoms and the right to protest.

Context

The French government is accused of restricting large-scale protests by invoking anti-terror legislation adopted after the 2015 Paris attacks. Lawyers and human rights organizations have criticized this action as an abuse of power with potential negative consequences for personal freedoms and the right to protest.

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Evidence is limited to a single article from 2026. Specific dates, locations, or numbers of protesters are not provided. The source does not offer details on the legal basis used or specific outcomes of the restrictions.

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