The Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill introduces wider powers for the police to clamp down on protests. With protests being a fundamental element of a democratic society, many are worried about the long term impacts on society and further abuses of power. We will also touch on protests during covid and also Sarah Everard.

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References:

Holistic overview of the current laws on protesting: https://greenandblackcross.org/guides/laws/2-section-12-14/

Guardian Perspective: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/14/new-anti-protest-bill-raises-profound-concern-human-rights-groups-say

What are police conditions? https://informeddissent.info/conditions-on-protest

BBC Perspective: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56400751

The full 307 page bill: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0268/200268.pdf

The good law project bill briefing for MPs: https://goodlawproject.org/news/pcsc-bill-briefing-for-mps/

Crown Prosecution Service Legal Guidance on protests: https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/public-protests

Intro Trailer music: https://freepd.com/Page2/