Ian Boucard
Role at the time: Rapporteur for Bill 691 and member of the National Assembly
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Boucard defended the proposal as a simple presumption that applies only when firearm use falls within an already strict legal framework of absolute necessity and strict proportionality, and that falls if an investigation establishes illegitimate use.
“It is a simple presumption, which means two essential things: first, that it is not a blank check, since the presumption applies only when the use of the weapon falls within an already strict legal framework, based on absolute necessity and strict proportionality in the use of force; ... second, that this presumption can be overturned, since the text explicitly provides that it falls if the investigation establishes an illegitimate use. (Translated from French. Original: Il s’agit d’une présomption simple, ce qui signifie deux choses essentielles : premièrement, qu’il ne s’agit pas d’un blanc-seing, la présomption ne jouant que lorsque l’usage de l’arme s’inscrit dans un cadre légal déjà strict, fondé sur l’absolue nécessité et la stricte proportionnalité de l’usage de la force ; ... deuxièmement, que cette présomption peut être renversée, le texte prévoyant explicitement qu’elle tombe si l’enquête établit une utilisation illégitime.)”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Ian Boucard presentation of Bill 691, January 22, 2026Presentation of Bill 691, Ian Boucard intervention
Why we used this label
As rapporteur, he directly endorsed the proposal and argued that its safeguards prevent it from becoming a blank check. That is direct support for the conduct at issue.