New French Law Defines Police Shootings as Self-Defense

A new law in France now considers shots fired by police officers as self-defense, shifting the burden of proof to victims to demonstrate that an officer used their weapon unlawfully. Critics are alarmed, fearing potential impunity for police.

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tagesschauGerman54d ago

Neues Gesetz in Frankreich macht Schüsse von Polizisten zu Notwehr

Schüsse aus Polizeiwaffen gelten in Frankreich künftig als Notwehr. Opfer müssen beweisen, dass der Beamte die Waffe regelwidrig benutzt hat. Kritiker sind entsetzt und fürchten Straflosigkeit. Von Julia Borutta.

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