France's Senate takes on the 'rioters pay' bill after protests
Summary
France’s Senate is considering a bill that would require rioters to pay for damage caused during recent unrest. Senators will also vote on a provision that would let the government block social media platforms that respond too slowly to authorities’ reports of dangerous content.Key Facts
- The bill is known as the “casseurs-payeurs” bill, or “rioters pay” bill.
- The proposal follows recent unrest across France.
- The bill would make rioters pay for damage they cause.
- The draft legislation includes a provision concerning social media platforms.
- Senators will vote on whether the government can block platforms that act too slowly on authorities’ reports of dangerous content.
- The Senate had not yet decided the bill at the time of the report.
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