LONDON: New and expanded powers for British police took effect on Sunday (Jul 2), including measures targeting activists who stop traffic and major building works with protests. Authorities have repeatedly condemned environmental protest groups, including Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, which have
LONDON: New and expanded powers for British police took effect on Sunday , including measures targeting activists who stop traffic and major building works with protests.
From Sunday, police will have powers to move static protests. Critics have argued the toughened laws are a threat to the right to protest, but UK officials say the measures were to stop"disruption from a selfish minority".
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