French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill

French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill

Home Shows Business Video content Program Business To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Cover image: BUSINESS © FRANCE 24 03:46 Issued on: 28/10/2026 - 09:43 From the show As thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same group pay for damages. The idea of "collective civil liability" divides lawmakers, with opponents saying it could potentially violate people's democratic rights to protest as some might stay clear of demonstrations for fear of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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