Macron's 'vandals pay' bill criticised as a risk to the right to protest

A Guardian report says opponents argue the proposed bill would make innocent protesters liable for damage, undermining the rule of law. Trade unions have accused Macron of curbing fundamental rights.

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1. 25 Oct, 19:57 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• Macron accused of putting France’s right to protest at risk with ‘vandal’s law’The Guardian