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flag France’s ombudsman urged banning crowd-control weapons against Channel migrants, citing human rights risks and 78 deaths in 2024.

flag In December 2025, France’s Defender of Rights, Claire Hédon, urged a ban on using rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades against migrants attempting to cross the English Channel, citing risks to lives, lack of accountability, and violations of human rights. flag The report, based on 36 incidents and 40 complaints, criticized the use of intermediate force when only preventing departures, calling for body cameras and mandatory reporting. flag This follows 42,000 attempted crossings in 2025 and 78 migrant deaths in 2024. flag The UK expressed concern, warning the move could increase illegal crossings.

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