France backtracks from ban on chokeholds after police protests

Police unions staged angry protests across France protesting the ban while rejecting claims of systemic racism. FMTNews Racism France PoliceBrutality

Protesters clench fists in a march against police brutality in Paris organised by supporters of Adama Traoré.

But the move sparked furious protests from police unions, who said the long-used technique was essential for ensuring officers’ safety, and accused the government of failing to appreciate the perils of their work. Veaux said a commission would be set up on Wednesday to begin working on possible “substitution techniques”, with recommendations due by Sept 1.

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