French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill • FRANCE 24 English

As thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same group pay for damages. The idea of "collective civil liability" divides lawmakers, with opponents saying it could potentially violate people's democratic rights to protest as some might stay clear of demonstrations for fear of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 
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