The Intelligence Bill was introduced to the Parliament on 19 March 2015 by French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and presented as the government 's reaction to the Charlie Hebdo shooting . Despite widespread mobilization , the Bill was adopted with 438 votes in favor , 86 against and 42 abstentions at the National Assembly and 252 for , 67 against and 26 abstentions at the Senate . It was made into law on 24 July 2015
Charlie Hebdo shooting
Charlie Hebdo shooting
Intelligence Act (France)