Saturday’s demonstrations are only the latest protests against the security bill, which would fine offenders thousands and possibly land them behind bars for up to a year.
As protesters marched near the Place de la Republique in Paris, police also took to the streets in riot gear, and several clashes between demonstrators and officers took place.
#Paris #France #StopLoiSécuritéGlobale pic.twitter.com/JbhtkcIbX1
— nonouzi (@Gerrrty) January 30, 2021
FRANCE TODAY; protest against Global Security Bill hits streets of Paris , pic.twitter.com/gpqkgjl2Kd
— @KassMedefer (@KMedefer) January 30, 2021
protest against Global Security Bill hits streets of #Paris , pic.twitter.com/u4dIJK3iyU
— Anon Candanga EN🌍🌎🌏 (@anon_candanga) January 30, 2021
The law in its current form intends to ban the publication of any photo or footage that identified police in any way that was considered ill-intentioned.
Offenders would risk a prison sentence of up to one year and a maximum fine of €45,000 ($55,000).
Rallies in Marseille, Paris, Lyon, and other cities descended into violence in December, as protesters launched projectiles at riot police, and vehicles and businesses were vandalized.
In response to the protests, government officials announced they would rewrite Article 24, which takes aim at photos and videos of officers, and find a more balanced approach.
Header: © REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Source: RT