French Police Arrest Students Protesting Anti-Semite Legislation

French Police Arrest Students During Anti-SEmitism Protest

Police in France have detained students from several universities, including Sorbonne University, Sciences Po, and Paris-Saclay University, as they staged a sit-in protest against an anti-Semitism bill currently under consideration by lawmakers. The protesters were objecting to the proposed legislation, which would prohibit criticism of Israel.

The students’ actions took place on university campuses ahead of a scheduled vote on the ‘Yadan law’, named after a French MP who sponsored the bill. Lawmakers are set to cast their votes on April 16.

According to reports, police made the arrests during the sit-in protest at the universities mentioned earlier. The details surrounding the arrests and the number of students involved have not been disclosed.

The proposed legislation has sparked controversy among some groups in France, with concerns raised about its potential impact on freedom of speech and academic discourse. The bill’s supporters argue that it is necessary to address rising anti-Semitism in the country.

Lawmakers are expected to vote on the ‘Yadan law’ on April 16, following which the outcome will be determined.

Source: Al Jazeera