from InfoWars:
Critics of the bill say it crushes journalistic freedoms and would be used to intimidate people who want to expose police brutality
Protesters throughout France have shown up for rallies against a controversial draft law on public safety, under which filming a police officer on duty may result in a hefty fine. Critics say it fosters impunity for misconduct.
The protests were organized in many large French cities, including Paris, Marseilles, Lyon, Brest and Nice, with thousands participating despite Covid-19 concerns. The main event is happening in the Place de la République in the capital.
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PARIS – Très forte mobilisation pour la #marchesdeslibertes contre la #LoiSecuriteGlobale pic.twitter.com/VFe2pGvDSY
— Clément Lanot (@ClementLanot) November 28, 2020
The demonstrators are voicing their anger over a draft law on public security, which was approved by the lower chamber of the parliament this week. Article 24 of the bill bans filming of police officers on duty with an intention to harm them. Lawmakers who voted for the bill are among the officials who were shamed by the protesters.
Sur le trajet de la #marchesdeslibertes, les portraits des députés qui ont voté pour le projet de loi sécurité globale.
Les gens s’arrêtent, prennent en photo, commentent. Un homme à ses amis « j’avais voté pour faire barrage…c’est la dernière fois. »#StopLoiSecuriteGlobale pic.twitter.com/y3fGKmHHiK
— Sihame Assbague (@s_assbague) November 28, 2020
The reasoning behind the provision, which introduces a fine of €45,000 ($53,450) or even a one-year jail term, is that members of the force need to be protected from doxxing and online harassment. Critics say it curtails journalistic freedoms and would be used to intimidate people who want to expose police brutality and other forms of misconduct.
Beaucoup de monde aujourd’hui à #Brest !
Tous et toutes sont là pour la #marchesdeslibertes, que vous pouvez suivre avec nous en direct sur https://t.co/59PfKEJ3nH ainsi que sur nos réseaux sociaux #StopLoiSecuriteGlobale #PPLSecuriteGlobale pic.twitter.com/Y60K9n0ekq
— L’insoumission (@L_insoumission) November 28, 2020
The protests were organized by unions, but they have many supporters. The Yellow Vests movement, which was sparked by growing social and economic inequality and for months remained a major problem for President Emmanuel Macron, is among them.
