Police Protests in Marseille

The police in Marseille are in a state of protest and are refusing to work. This comes after a police officer from the BAC in Marseille was placed in custody for aggravated violence. The police union, Unité-SGP Police Force Ouvrière, has called on all police officers across the country to go on a "562" code, which means they will only respond to emergencies and provide minimal service.

Exceptions to the Right to Strike

However, there are exceptions to the right to strike in France. According to a decision by the Constitutional Council in 1979, limitations can be applied to "agents whose presence is essential to ensure the functioning of elements of the service that would be detrimental to the essential needs of the country if interrupted." This includes the police, whose primary mission is to ensure the protection of the public and maintain law and order.

Spreading Protests and Impact

The anger among the police in Marseille has spread to other regions of France, with many officers going on the "562" code or taking sick leave to protest the incarceration of their colleague. The police union in Marseille has called for the release of the officer who is under investigation for police violence.

Words of the day

violence : violence

protest : protest