Policing bill
What you need to know about the Public Order Act, the law used to arrest coronation protesters
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What you need to know about the Public Order Act, the law used to arrest coronation protesters
Six coronation protesters were arrested - and subsequently released - under the new Public Order Act. Here's what you need to know about the controversial new law
UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes
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UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes
The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums
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The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums
Explained: This is your right to protest and how police can restrict it
Explained: This is your right to protest and how police can restrict it
Why are anti-monarchy protesters being arrested after the Queen’s death?
Why are anti-monarchy protesters being arrested after the Queen’s death?
Policing Extinction Rebellion protests cost the Met over £10million
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Policing Extinction Rebellion protests cost the Met over £10million
Remember all those controversial laws that were passed? Many of them just came into force
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Remember all those controversial laws that were passed? Many of them just came into force
The controversial new laws rushed through by the government this week
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The controversial new laws rushed through by the government this week
Kill the Bill protesters vow to make new 'anti-democratic' laws unenforceable
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Kill the Bill protesters vow to make new 'anti-democratic' laws unenforceable
The Policing Bill threatens our democracy – this is time for anger, not despair
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The Policing Bill threatens our democracy – this is time for anger, not despair
Confirmed: Police will be able to crack down on noisy protests
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Confirmed: Police will be able to crack down on noisy protests
‘Those in power are afraid of people like you and me’: From Greenham Common to the Policing Bill
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‘Those in power are afraid of people like you and me’: From Greenham Common to the Policing Bill
Government defeated for third time in a row on attempt to ban 'noisy' protest
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Government defeated for third time in a row on attempt to ban 'noisy' protest
Police to gain powers to dictate protest times, as Lords expected to concede on policing bill
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Police to gain powers to dictate protest times, as Lords expected to concede on policing bill
Sisters Uncut set off 1,000 rape alarms during a protest at Charing Cross police station
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Sisters Uncut set off 1,000 rape alarms during a protest at Charing Cross police station
These MPs praised 'brave' Russian protesters - then voted to restrict protest in the UK
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These MPs praised 'brave' Russian protesters - then voted to restrict protest in the UK
MPs to vote on keeping ‘draconian’ anti-protest measures in the Policing Bill today
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MPs to vote on keeping ‘draconian’ anti-protest measures in the Policing Bill today
Why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is the perfect opportunity to axe the Vagrancy Act
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Why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is the perfect opportunity to axe the Vagrancy Act
Government defeated 14 times as Lords throw out anti-protest laws
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Government defeated 14 times as Lords throw out anti-protest laws
5 key takeaways from the Lords votes on the policing bill
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5 key takeaways from the Lords votes on the policing bill
Kill the Bill protests taking place across the country ahead of votes on Policing Bill
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Kill the Bill protests taking place across the country ahead of votes on Policing Bill
How you can resist the government's 'draconian' policing bill
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