June 8, 2020

(CNN) After a week of large demonstrations against racism and police brutality, at home and abroad, the French government announced Monday that police will no longer be able to use chokeholds when arresting people.

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said the use of chokeholds -- which he described as applying pressure on an individual's neck or throat while holding them on the ground -- was a "dangerous method" and will no longer be taught in police training.

"I hear the criticism, I hear a powerful cry against hatred," said Castaner, referring to large Black Lives Matter protests that took place in several major French cities last week. He added "racism has no place in our society, not in our Republic."

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