Protesters report banners being destroyed

Protesters in France have reported that law enforcement officers have confiscated and destroyed banners during demonstrations. This has raised concerns about potential legal issues.

Incident described by a protester

A protester named Adèle recounted an incident where a police officer asked to see their banner, and another officer tore it up and discarded it before it could be displayed. The banner read "Système ACABlant," a French play on the acronym "ACAB," which stands for "all cops are bastards" or "tous les flics sont des salauds."

Officer's warning to the protester

During the incident, an officer reportedly warned Adèle, saying, "You know that it's the police who will come looking for you if you get attacked?" This statement added to the tension of the situation.

Legal experts note the practice

Several legal experts interviewed by Télérama have noted the practice of filtering banners during protests. However, the legal implications of this practice remain unclear and are under discussion.