We have documented 3 statements by Elsa Faucillon, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Member of France's National Assembly, Hauts-de-Seine first constituency
Condemned
Statement summary
Elsa Faucillon opposed the bill, arguing that it would weaken judicial oversight and victims' access to justice.
“a factory of impunity (Translated from French. Original: une fabrique d’impunité)”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)French National Assembly speeches opposing the firearm-use presumptionClosing vote explanation, paragraphs 5771-5875; Closing vote explanation, paragraphs 5883-5983; Closing vote explanation, paragraphs 5991-6072; Closing vote explanation, paragraphs 6087-6197; Speech, paragraphs 4998-5033; Speech, paragraphs 5041-5090
Why we used this label
Elsa Faucillon argues against France's firearm-use presumption. Faucillon argued that the bill would limit accountability and access to justice for victims.
Role at the time: French National Assembly deputy, Democratic and Republican Left group
Condemned
Statement summary
Faucillon urges lawmakers to reject the proposal, arguing that automatic legal protection would weaken accountability and deepen distrust in police.
“Ce texte est en fait une promesse d’impunité policière, inversion radicale de la promesse républicaine.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)French Assembly debate on the police firearm presumption, January 22Item 3, government presentation and general debate: Nuñez, Amirshahi, Faucillon and Coulomme
Why we used this label
The case concerns the proposed presumption for police firearm use. Faucillon explicitly rejects automatic protection as a promise of impunity.
Role at the time: Elsa Faucillon, National Assembly member, speaking to the Law Committee
Condemned
Statement summary
Faucillon opposes the bill, arguing that the presumption would hinder prosecutions after police shootings and weaken accountability. She instead calls for stricter limits on the use of weapons.
“Pour ces raisons, nous voterons contre cette proposition de loi liberticide et particulièrement inquiétante pour l’État de droit.”
France’s National Assembly approved a rebuttable presumption that police and gendarmes who fire their weapons acted within the law. The government calls it procedural protection; rights bodies warn about investigations and accountability.
