The Senate adopted on first reading the bill aimed at making perpetrators of damage during demonstrations pay, with amendments strengthening financial penalties.
The Senate adopted on first reading the bill on holding perpetrators of violence during demonstrations accountable, nicknamed the 'payer rioters' bill. This text aims to allow local authorities and businesses to more easily obtain compensation for damages suffered during episodes of violence.
The government's original text was significantly strengthened by senators. Among the adopted amendments is the possibility for insurers to seek reimbursement of amounts paid to their policyholders directly from identified perpetrators of damage. This measure aims to speed up compensation procedures.
The bill also provides for the creation of a guarantee fund fed by contributions from authorized demonstrations. This mechanism would allow repairs to be covered more quickly without waiting for each responsible party to be identified.
On the opposition side, voices have risen to denounce an infringement on the right to demonstrate. Critics point out that this text could have a deterrent effect on participation in peaceful marches and raises questions about the presumption of innocence.
The text must now return to the National Assembly for a second reading. Discussions promise to be heated regarding the balance between victims' right to compensation and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
The government's original text was significantly strengthened by senators. Among the adopted amendments is the possibility for insurers to seek reimbursement of amounts paid to their policyholders directly from identified perpetrators of damage. This measure aims to speed up compensation procedures.
The bill also provides for the creation of a guarantee fund fed by contributions from authorized demonstrations. This mechanism would allow repairs to be covered more quickly without waiting for each responsible party to be identified.
On the opposition side, voices have risen to denounce an infringement on the right to demonstrate. Critics point out that this text could have a deterrent effect on participation in peaceful marches and raises questions about the presumption of innocence.
The text must now return to the National Assembly for a second reading. Discussions promise to be heated regarding the balance between victims' right to compensation and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
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Source: La Nouvelle République