Protest
Public Order Bill: Linking arms at a protest could mean a year in prison under proposed laws, warn MPs
Public Order Bill: Linking arms at a protest could mean a year in prison under proposed laws, warn MPs
The committee on human rights has urged the government to review the Public Order Bill, and scrap some clauses all together.
A US-funded anti-abortion group is trying to influence UK anti-protest legislation
A US-funded anti-abortion group is trying to influence UK anti-protest legislation
The group submitted evidence to parliament, trying to stop a ban on intimidating women at abortion centres.
Protests could add £200m to cost of building HS2
Protests could add £200m to cost of building HS2
The cost of removing protesters from tunnels has spiralled into millions of pounds, HS2 bosses have told MPs considering the Public Order Bill.
Priti Patel’s new bill ‘treats peaceful protest like knife crime or terrorism’
Priti Patel’s new bill ‘treats peaceful protest like knife crime or terrorism’
Police accused of using ‘fear tactic’ after arrested climate activist banned from protests
Police accused of using ‘fear tactic’ after arrested climate activist banned from protests
Public do not support Priti Patel’s plans to increase police powers, poll finds
Public do not support Priti Patel’s plans to increase police powers, poll finds
Cleaners protest at Downing Street over ‘culture of disrespect’ exposed in Sue Gray report
Cleaners protest at Downing Street over ‘culture of disrespect’ exposed in Sue Gray report
How you can have your say on Priti Patel’s anti-protest Public Order Bill
How you can have your say on Priti Patel’s anti-protest Public Order Bill
Explained: How the Public Order Bill will clamp down on protests
Explained: How the Public Order Bill will clamp down on protests
Protesters blockade Northern Irish and Scottish ports calling for boycott of P&O Ferries
Protesters blockade Northern Irish and Scottish ports calling for boycott of P&O Ferries
Families fear another Jamaica deportation charter flight is imminent after reports of detentions
Families fear another Jamaica deportation charter flight is imminent after reports of detentions
The government will ‘stop at nothing’ to block disruptive climate protests, Grant Shapps says
The government will ‘stop at nothing’ to block disruptive climate protests, Grant Shapps says
Confirmed: Police will be able to crack down on noisy protests
Confirmed: Police will be able to crack down on noisy protests
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Thousands set to join protests demanding end to sewage pollution by 2030
Thousands set to join protests demanding end to sewage pollution by 2030
Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to the reception of Shell’s London HQ
Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to the reception of Shell’s London HQ
‘If Greta can do it, so can I’: Extinction Rebellion activists on why they’re on the streets
‘If Greta can do it, so can I’: Extinction Rebellion activists on why they’re on the streets
Extinction Rebellion vows to ‘get serious’ with ‘most roadblocks ever’
Extinction Rebellion vows to ‘get serious’ with ‘most roadblocks ever’
‘The land is worth more than the people’: East London residents unite to fight ‘slum landlord’
‘The land is worth more than the people’: East London residents unite to fight ‘slum landlord’
What can I do to help fix climate change? Your ultimate guide to taking action
What can I do to help fix climate change? Your ultimate guide to taking action
Thousands attend cost of living protests in cities across the UK
Thousands attend cost of living protests in cities across the UK
Oil blockades planned to last ‘as long as possible’, says Extinction Rebellion
Oil blockades planned to last ‘as long as possible’, says Extinction Rebellion
Over 100 Insulate Britain protesters have been charged with criminal offences
Over 100 Insulate Britain protesters have been charged with criminal offences
Sisters Uncut set off 1,000 rape alarms during a protest at Charing Cross police station
Sisters Uncut set off 1,000 rape alarms during a protest at Charing Cross police station
Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s London mansion
Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s London mansion
These MPs praised ‘brave’ Russian protesters – then voted to restrict protest in the UK
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
MPs to vote on keeping ‘draconian’ anti-protest measures in the Policing Bill today
How Priti Patel’s new policing bill threatens your right to protest
How Priti Patel’s new policing bill threatens your right to protest
Hugh Grant backs anti-Boris Johnson protest taking place in London
Hugh Grant backs anti-Boris Johnson protest taking place in London
High Court bans striking hospital staff from ‘waving banners’ and making ‘any loud noise’
High Court bans striking hospital staff from ‘waving banners’ and making ‘any loud noise’
The environment minister’s rent payments are being used to pay Insulate Britain’s legal fees
The environment minister’s rent payments are being used to pay Insulate Britain’s legal fees
Youth Climate Swarm: Who are the environmental activists blocking roads?
