France: Police throw handcuffs in protest against ban on chokehold

Police officials, who are unhappy with a recent ban on chokehold in France, have thrown handcuffs on streets in protest against the French government’s decision to ban chokehold.

A few days before, the French government imposed a ban on chokehold in response to protests organised across France in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement originated in the US.

The French police have dismissed the argument that the force has done little to eliminate discrimination.

The French government has convened a series of discussions and deliberations with the Police Unions.

Many see the protest launched by the French police as a pressure tactics. They have questioned the police force.

Experts say what the French police has done is not justifiable.

Demand for the restricting of the French police is high. The latest move by the force is seen as an attempt to derail that move.

It is unfortunate that police unions act as a lobby in a country like France which is known for its respect towards democracy.

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