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Presumption of Self-Defense for Law Enforcement: Why the Proposed Law Is Sparking Debate
On July 21, 2026, the French National Assembly's Law Committee classified a petition that would have allowed opponents to bring the proposed law on presumption of self-defense for police and gendarmes back to parliamentary debate. The text, already adopted by the Assembly, aims to grant greater legal protection to law enforcement when using firearms. It is supported by the government, the right, and the far right. The proposed law will be examined in the Senate in the fall. Opponents have raised criticisms and concerns about the changes the adoption could bring. The article explains the potential implications and revisits the controversy surrounding the legislation.
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