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world7 days ago

Protest Rights Under Threat in England and Wales, Reports Warn

Recent reports from Human Rights Watch and Justice warn that laws in England and Wales are increasingly restricting the right to protest, with new legislation criminalizing lawful protests, expanding police powers, and leading to arrests and harsh sentences for peaceful demonstrators. They call for a review and reversal of these laws to protect democratic rights, while the government emphasizes the importance of balancing public safety with protest rights.

via The Guardian|
#england-and-wales#human-rights#legislation
politics5 months ago

Trump administration appoints DEA chief as D.C. emergency police commissioner amid crackdown

The Trump administration has significantly increased federal control over Washington D.C. by appointing DEA head Terry Cole as 'emergency police commissioner' with police powers, while deploying National Guard troops to support law enforcement amid heightened security measures and protests, marking a major assertion of federal authority over the city.

via NPR|
#federal-law-enforcement#national-guard#police-powers
politics1 year ago

"San Francisco's Shift: Welfare Drug Screening and Police Powers in a Conservative Turn"

San Francisco Mayor London Breed celebrated the passage of two ballot measures, Proposition E and Proposition F, which bolster police powers and require drug screening and treatment for welfare recipients suspected of drug use, signaling a rightward shift in the city's traditionally progressive politics. Critics argue that the measures fail to address the root causes of homelessness and addiction, while supporters believe they will improve public safety and provide necessary treatment. Breed's reelection campaign faces challenges from both moderate and progressive opponents as she navigates a middle path forward, emphasizing the need for change and touting recent successes in addressing the city's drug addiction crisis.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drug-screening#mayor-london-breed#police-powers
politics1 year ago

"Urgent Calls for Enhanced Police Powers to Safeguard MPs from Political Violence"

Lord Walney, author of a government-commissioned review, has urged for police to receive additional powers to address protests outside Parliament in order to protect MPs from intimidation. This comes after a chaotic vote on Gaza in the Commons, which sparked debate over the safety of MPs. While some argue for tougher action to tackle protests, others caution against limiting demonstrations outside democratic venues. The government has stated that it takes MPs' safety seriously and is in close contact with the police to ensure they have the necessary powers to manage protests appropriately.

via BBC.com|
#mp-safety#parliament#police-powers
politics2 years ago

"San Francisco Mayor Faces Backlash Over Proposed Police Power Expansion"

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced a new ballot measure for the March election, seeking to expand police powers by making changes to the Police Commission's authority. The proposed measure aims to ease restrictions on police car chases, reduce paperwork requirements, and increase the use of surveillance technology. Critics argue that the mayor is deflecting blame for the city's public safety crisis and that she already has control over the commission. They claim that Breed could have pursued these policies earlier in her tenure as mayor and accuse her of alienating her own appointee to the commission.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|
#ballot-measure#critics#mayor-london-breed