Forceful handling of demonstrations against proposed new powers criticized
Human rights groups have slammed the British police for an allegedly heavy-handed response to demonstrations in the United Kingdom on the weekend against proposed legislation that they fear will greatly curtail people s right to protest.
Campaigners were particularly angry about the arrest of two independent legal observers late on Saturday, following a march through central London.
In all, 107 people were arrested during the so-called Kill the Bill protest in the UK capital.
The BBC reported that other towns and cities also saw demonstrations on Saturday, including Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Weymouth.
UK police under fire for protest response
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