On Friday, new laws came into force that will further degrade the right to protest in this country. Serious Disruption Prevention Orders can now be used against those who repeatedly cause serious disruption at protests. Anyone who becomes subject to the new orders can have restraints imposed on them, including preventing them from being in a particular place or area, participating in disruptive activities and being with protest groups at given times. They can also stop individuals from using the internet to encourage protest-related offences.
The Burden of Endless Protest Laws
The Burden of Endless Protest Laws
The Burden of Endless Protest Laws
On Friday, new laws came into force that will further degrade the right to protest in this country. Serious Disruption Prevention Orders can now be used against those who repeatedly cause serious disruption at protests. Anyone who becomes subject to the new orders can have restraints imposed on them, including preventing them from being in a particular place or area, participating in disruptive activities and being with protest groups at given times. They can also stop individuals from using the internet to encourage protest-related offences.