The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Tear gas and water cannons used across France as 130,000 protest new police security bill” – below is their description.
Over 133,000 people protested across France in a fierce backlash to a new bill that would make it illegal to take photos or videos of police officers. Footage that emerged of police officers racially abusing and beating a black music producer, Michel Zecler, fueled the anger at the protests. Protestors say the restricting of videos and photos of police undermines press freedom and would prevent incidents like the Mr Zecler assault coming to light. Several rioters clashed with the police, hurling bottles and rocks at them. Although protests were largely peaceful, 46 people were arrested in Paris. Pictures were also posted on social media showing police officers hitting demonstrators at the dismantling of a migrant camp in the capital this week. In the face of growing public criticism, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Friday he would appoint a commission to amend Article 24 of the proposed bill. Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLH
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