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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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Protect your freedom to protest [Netpol]

“Too often we forget that protests are one of the reasons why we have many of the freedoms and rights we now cherish.” Kevin Blowe, Campaigns Coordinator for the Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol), considers what the updated Police, Crime … Continue reading

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