Frédéric Vaux, Director General of the National Police (DGPN), on Sunday wanted the release of a Marseille police officer imprisoned as part of an investigation into police violence committed on the fringes of the recent riots. In response to a question about the question on Monday, July 24, the President of the Republic said, ” Understand the emotion of law enforcement But he felt that no one was above the law.
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In this interview with TF1 and France 2, Emmanuel Macron first stated that he would not comment on the judge’s decision, stating that he “guarantor of institutions as well as the independence of the judiciary.”
sequel after announcement
However, he pointed out that The police serve the rule of law “. there “legitimacy” police officers “This is due to the fact that they protect the republican framework and that they enforce democratically voted laws.”replied the chief. “Of course they themselves are within the framework of law and the rule of law.”did he say.
Police ‘in the face of extreme violence’
He said ” Understand the feelings of our police officers, in the face of extreme violence On riotous nights at the beginning of the month. Walking the summit line, Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance To hear these feelings Before qualifying:
The police are not above the law. […] Their legitimacy stems from the fact that they protect the republican framework, and thus fall within the framework of the law. […] No one in the Republic is above the law. »
Four police officers were indicted on Friday and one of them was taken into custody. They are suspected of shooting an LBD at a 21-year-old before they beat him, on the fringes of the recent riots.
