Petition against police justifies use of force gathers signatures.
A petition against a new law has gained over 500,000 signatures. The law gives police officers presumptive self-defense rights. This could cause a debate in the National Assembly.
The law was passed in France by a first reading. It allows police and gendarmes to use firearms and claim self-defense. The Ligue des droits de l’Homme is leading the opposition. They say the law is dangerous. Critics believe it allows police to use too much force.
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Highlights
Petition Reaches 500,000 Signatures
A petition against the law has gained over 500,000 signatures.
Law Passes First Reading
The law recognizing presumptive self-defense has been passed in the National Assembly.
LDH Opposes the Law
The LDH is leading a petition against the new legislation.
'License to Kill' Concerns
Critics say the law gives police a ‘license to kill’.
Significant Signature Milestone
The petition’s size could lead to a debate in the Assembly.