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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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Canterbury District’s front-line police on the southern island will be armed until any further notice, as per Reuters reports. Reports says that this action is after three shooting incidents that leads to a debate on whether all police should carry fire arms.

In New Zealand, the police do not carry guns on their general duty. But, hand guns, rifles and tasers will be kept in their vehicles. These weapons should only be used with a supervisor’s permission.

A shootout between one Christchurch resident and police on Tuesday leads to the decision to arm police in the Canterbury district. The man was shot by police and is in hospital in a stable condition, but another suspect in the shooting is still at large and may be armed, said police. The Canterbury District Commander John Price said all police will carry firearms until the man is caught or surrenders.

“Our officers, who are dedicated to keeping our communities safe, are currently operating in an environment of heightened risk and they deserve to be kept safe,” Price told a news conference.

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