Scientists outraged by sacking of gendarme

The sacking in March 2010 of a high-ranking officer in France's military police force, Jean-Hugues Matelly, has sparked a furious debate over academic freedom in the country.

France24, 7.4.10: Police hit back after officer is fired for criticising Sarkozy’s reforms http://www.france24.com/en/20100407-police-hit-back-after-officer-fired-criticising-sarkozy%E2%80%99-reforms

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