Across England and Wales, 25 cities have seen ‘Kill the Bill’ protests today. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will make it easier for police to ban or shut down peaceful protests if they are considered too disruptive or likely to lead to disorder. Protestors gathered in Bonn Square from 2pm, with various groups present, including Black Lives Matter, Extinction Rebellion and Oxford Youth Strike.
Kill the Bill protestors in Bonn Square, Oxford. Picture: Liam Rice Pat Carmody, from Stand Up To Racism, said: “The Bill being proposed is one of the most draconian and irresponsible pieces of legislation. “The idea we can’t have a small protest without facing the risk of appearing in the dock is disgraceful.