# French Senate debates new ‘rioters pay’ bill

https://mins.news/en/video/118744

- France 24 English, 2026-10-28 08:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo3OMK0LdXM

> French senators are debating a bill that would make people involved in riots, as well as others in their group, liable for damages. The proposal’s collective civil liability principle divides lawmakers; opponents warn it could undermine the right to protest by deterring people afraid of being held responsible unfairly.

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