NEW laws could give more power to police to restrict peaceful demonstrations in the UK in order to “safely manage protests”.
As part of the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, the government has said it wishes to “prevent serious disruption caused by protests” in the wake of recent Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion demos.
One of the measures includes a new legal definition of “serious disruption”, which police can then use to restrict protests.
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Sam Taylor: “Absolutely disgraceful. Progress in society and vital rights (whether it be work standards, the right to vote, LGBT rights) have only been attained through the means of disruption and protest.