French Law Makes Police Shooting Self-Defense

France has passed a new law allowing police to use force, including shooting, in self-defense. People hurt by police can try to prove the officer used a weapon wrongly. This law is causing worry about police abuse.

The National Assembly approved the law. It says police officers are considered to be acting legally when they use weapons. Some members of parliament disagree with this law. They are worried about police using too much force. People injured by police will need to show the officer used a weapon illegally to get compensation.

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