Two Police Officers Receive Suspended Prison for Protest Violence

On Tuesday 19 May, a court ordered suspended prison sentences of three to six months for two police officers convicted of intentional violence during March 2023 pension reform protests. The offences stem from incidents that occurred while demonstrators opposed the pension reform in March 2023. The sentences are suspended, meaning the officers will not serve time unless they commit another offence. The charges involved voluntary acts of violence carried out by the officers while handling the protest. The ruling reflects the judiciary's response to alleged police misconduct during the nationwide demonstrations. The decision concludes the legal proceedings that began after the March 2023 protests, though scrutiny of police conduct may continue.