Europe05 April, 20261 min read
French Court Overturns Ban on Muslims of France Gathering at Le Bourget
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French administrative court overturned police ban, allowing the RAMF gathering at Le Bourget. Police fears of terrorism and public-order risk deemed unsupported due to insufficient evidence.
Court Strikes Down Ban
A French administrative court overturned the government's ban just two hours before the event. The court ruled police evidence did not establish the risk of counter-demonstrations or far-right targeting. The event marks the return after a six-year hiatus.
Ban Linked to Muslim Brotherhood Allegations
The Muslims of France is said by critics to be close to the Muslim Brotherhood, though it denies that. The French government called it the national branch of the Muslim Brotherhood in France in a report last May. The National Assembly voted to place the Muslim Brotherhood on the European terrorist list earlier this year.
Court Emphasizes Fundamental Rights
Freedom of assembly is a fundamental right that authorities are obliged to protect. Restrictions can only be imposed as a last resort. The event regularly drew tens of thousands from across Europe before the hiatus.