The prefect of Haute-Garonne has decided to ban the “Riposte Globale” demonstration, scheduled for Saturday, December 19 at 4 pm at Square De Gaulle, in Toulouse. This demonstration against the “Global Security” law was not declared.
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For this first weekend of the Christmas holidays, the Prefect of Haute-Garonne wishes to guarantee calm and tranquility in the streets of Toulouse. Etienne Guyot has decided this Friday December 18 to ban the event entitled “Riposte Globale” on Saturday December 19. An undeclared gathering in the prefecture and launched on social networks.
The @PrefetOccitanie forbids one #manifestation this Saturday 19 December 2020 at #Toulouse.
More information https://t.co/v9FictavLu pic.twitter.com/G9ctBdjHw9– Prefect of the Occitanie and Haute-Garonne region (@PrefetOccitanie) December 18, 2020
A risky event
Like previous demonstrations, overflows are to be feared. The Prefecture of Haute-Garonne justifies this ban by deeming it at risk by: the absence of a declaration, the disturbances to public order that occurred during the demonstrations of November 26 and 28 and December 5 and 12, the very high attendance expected in the Toulouse shopping center on weekends in December and the strong mobilization of the police to ensure the smooth running of several other events declared in the prefecture.
The prefect recalls that calls for demonstrations are likely to attract “certain local radical movements”.
The merchant alert launched
The prefecture indicates that the merchant alert will be used to inform them. It recommends taking all useful precautionary measures, in particular removing any object liable to be misused (flower pots, decorative objects, etc.).
Warning from the Prefecture
The Prefect warns: “Any demonstration or gathering causing disturbances to public order will result in immediate dispersal by the police and the arrest of any perpetrators of violence. Anyone participating in these demonstrations will be subject to a 4th class fine, ie a fine of € 135. The organizers will be liable to six months’ imprisonment and a € 7,500 fine.
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