Claire Hedon Slams French Police Violence Against English Channel Migrants

France's Defender of Rights, Claire Hedon, denounced the use of rubber bullets and tear gas by police attempting to stop migrants at the English Channel.The investigation followed approximately 42,000 crossing attempts toward the United Kingdom in 2025 and 230 reports of violence in detention centers since 2021.Claire Hedon recommended a ban on weapons used solely to stop boarding and requested the systematic activation of body cameras to ensure accountability.