Statewatch | France: How the “war on drugs” is turbo-charging surveillance powers
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A French law is set to unleash invasive new police surveillance powers. Fuelled by absurd rhetoric, the government is proposing what has been dubbed “the worst surveillance law in the EU”. Experts warn that it will fail to achieve its aims. However, the broad scope of the law means the powers can be used against migrants, their supporters, and to crack down on dissent. As official reports have made clear, dealing with drug use and trafficking requires long-term, low-tech policies – not high-tech
  • Anahkiasen@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    15·
    9 days ago

    Has been for decades. France’s war on drugs has always been a masked war on its poor neighbourhoods and the culture there. The BAC is a prime example of that at this point theyre more known for the senseless violence they assert their dominance with than any actual anti criminal feat

  • Formfiller@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    7 days ago

    That’s how it started in the United States. Now we have 5% of the world’s population and 25% of its prisoners. Proceed with caution France or you could end up in a police state just like us