# France protests police use-of-force law as videos spark outrage

https://mins.news/en/video/66616

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-20 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi86_Lux0pg

> Thousands have protested in France against a bill that would presume police acted in legitimate self-defense when using their weapons. Supporters say it would better protect officers, while critics call it a license to kill. The debate comes as police brutality is again under scrutiny.

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