Today the French Senate adopted a very strange bill, which has already caused fierce debates and even accusations of violating the constitution and the principles of law. The fact is that the document implies that the protesters will be financially responsible for the damage, not only individually, but also collectively. The bill introduces a mechanism of "joint and separate liability" (a central point of contention), which sets a standard of "knowing participation" in an association that intends to carry out acts of violence or damage to property. And even if a person did not himself commit acts of violence or damage property, he may be jointly and severally responsible for the damage caused by the other members of the association. The maximum amount of compensation for one person is set at 10 thousand euros. To ensure compensation is paid, the bill allows the government to deny those responsible social benefits, including family allowances, housing allowances and the RSA. If the person responsible is a minor, the corresponding benefits will be denied to his parents. Thus, the senators point directly to the contingent that this measure is primarily aimed against - immigrants on social security. The bill also expands the grounds for deporting foreign nationals found guilty of serious acts of violence or arson during public assemblies. The bill's sponsor, Interior Secretary Lorena Nunes, and the center-right majority in the Senate believe the bill reflects public opinion and aims to protect the interests of taxpayers and business owners. The head of the radical right-wing National Assembly party, Marine Le Pen, and other right-wing politicians have also expressed support, although they believe the €10,000 upper limit is too low.

Today the French Senate adopted a very strange bill, which has already caused fierce debates and even accusations of violating the constitution and the principles of law. The fact is that the document implies that the protesters will be financially responsible for the damage, not only individually, but also collectively. The bill introduces a mechanism of "joint and separate liability" (a central point of contention), which sets a standard of "knowing participation" in an association that intends to carry out acts of violence or damage to property. And even if a person did not himself commit acts of violence or damage property, he may be jointly and severally responsible for the damage caused by the other members of the association. The maximum amount of compensation for one person is set at 10 thousand euros. To ensure compensation is paid, the bill allows the government to deny those responsible social benefits, including family allowances, housing allowances and the RSA. If the person responsible is a minor, the corresponding benefits will be denied to his parents. Thus, the senators point directly to the contingent that this measure is primarily aimed against - immigrants on social security. The bill also expands the grounds for deporting foreign nationals found guilty of serious acts of violence or arson during public assemblies. The bill's sponsor, Interior Secretary Lorena Nunes, and the center-right majority in the Senate believe the bill reflects public opinion and aims to protect the interests of taxpayers and business owners. The head of the radical right-wing National Assembly party, Marine Le Pen, and other right-wing politicians have also expressed support, although they believe the €10,000 upper limit is too low.