The ban on any practice of archery or crossbow shooting on a site that does not ensure the safety of residents, and while the practice of this sport is possible on another site in the municipality, is it a necessary and proportionate measure?
An association of archers took the matter to administrative courts for the annulment of a municipal decree prohibiting any practice of archery or crossbow shooting on a site located 16-18 rue des archers. In a judgment rendered on March 2, 2021 (n ° 19DA02075), the Douai Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that the necessary nature of the measure has been established. To do this, it is based on the report of the legal expertise which indicates: – that, in view of the recommendations of the French Archery Federation (FFTA), the shooting range does not (…)
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