<p>France has been living under a state of emergency since the November 13 attacks in Paris. This means police can carry out raids and impose control orders on suspects without obtaining permission from a judge. Public gatherings and demonstrations are also banned. Voted by the French Parliament, the powers are in place for at least 3 months. While many French agree with the government that such measures are necessary, rights groups have expressed concern about them becoming permanent.</p><br />A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Elom Marcel Toble<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
