French riot police authorised to use water cannon against asylum seekers under UK-France border deal
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Rajeev Syal
19d ago· 5 min readenNews
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French riot police deployed under a £660m UK-France deal are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas and batons against asylum seekers attempting to cross the English Channel. Two specialist policing units, including a 50-officer riot squad, have begun operations to prevent small boat launches. Refugee charities have condemned the use of water cannon, which are banned in Great Britain, calling the decision 'sickening'.
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bskyFrench riot police authorised to use water cannon against asylum seekers under UK-France border dealtheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFrench riot officers from the Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité (CRS) are free to request the use of water cannon, CS gas and batons as part of their public order powers.
Refugee charity says decision to let riot police use water cannon, which are banned in Great Britain, is 'sickening'
Two specialist policing units, including a 50-officer riot squad, have begun working to prevent asylum seekers and people smugglers from launching small boats under the UK-France deal in time for the summer months.
Refugee charity says decision to let riot police use water cannon, which are banned in Great Britain, is ‘sickening’
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