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French parliament definitively approves counter-terrorism law

Xinhua, May 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

The French parliament definitively adopted the government's anti-terrorism plan proposed after the November 2015 attacks which left 130 victims.

After the National Assembly's green light, the Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly endorsed the bill which loosens rules of weapons use by security forces, put under house arrest people who returned from Syria, rising recruitment of more intelligences officers and providing better equipment to anti-terror officers.

Following the support of the majority in the two houses of parliament, the fresh anti-terror laws will replace the state of emergency imposed after Paris deadly attacks and prolonged until July 26.

The government's measures will be applied before the beginning of one-month Euro soccer tournament scheduled for June 10 and during bicycle race Tour de France in July.

"The text offers an enhanced and balanced legal framework. It ensures a high level of security and provides thus an appropriate response to changing terrorist threat," said Justice Minister Jean-Jacques Urvoas. Endit