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Democracy shrivels in silence. We must protect our right to protest.

Guest blog by Tom Wainwright, barrister at Garden Court Chambers It is no exaggeration to say that the last fortnight has been one of the worst for freedom of expression, for the right to protest and for civil liberties in … Continue reading

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Email with Marc Willers QC. The Act is now law

Marc Willers QCmarcw@gclaw.co.uk Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill / Act Hello I have been involved in various campaigns against the “Police, Crime,Sentencing and Courts Bill” Now an act, we lost so there it is! Now I am unsure if … Continue reading

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The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is now law

The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is now law and anyone intending to reside in a vehicle can face 3 months in prison , a £2500 fine and have their vehicle destroyed .It’s aimed at Gypsies and Travellers … Continue reading

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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has now has received Royal Assent

On 28th April, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent. Thousands of us took to the streets to resist this draconian legislation. But the battle against the bill was never going to be won in parliament, and … Continue reading

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‘Protest is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it’s under threat’

INTERVIEWS 4th February, 2022 Raj Chada, a defence lawyer who represented the Colston Four, says prosecuting demonstrators is becoming a ‘reflex’ in the UK. Sean Morrison  sean@thebristolcable.org Direct-action protesters risking arrest have always played an important part in the democratic … Continue reading

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Police Bill: Lords defeat some measures but concerns remain over a number of provisions

On 17 January 2022, the protest measures of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill were debated in the House of Lords. In a night of crushing defeats for the government, peers voted 14 times to block its proposals. Among … Continue reading

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