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environment1 year ago

"Greta Thunberg Faces Arrest at Protest, Court Warns"

Greta Thunberg appeared in court defending climate activists facing prosecution, stating "we must remember who the real enemy is" and emphasizing the need to protect the environment and future generations. She, along with other activists, pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Order Act by blocking the entrance to a hotel where oil executives were meeting. Thunberg was given a "final warning" by police before her arrest, and supporters gathered outside the court in solidarity with the defendants. Amnesty International UK's chief executive criticized the charges, stating they highlight issues with policing protests in the UK.

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#climate-activism#court-appearance#environment
politics2 years ago

Suella Braverman's Controversial Actions Spark Outrage and Astonishment

Home Secretary Suella Braverman cannot stop a potentially large pro-Palestinian march in London on Armistice Day because the law does not require the Met Police commissioner to consider ministerial views. The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has organized three national protests that have grown in size each week and have abided by negotiated conditions. While opponents claim the march includes antisemitic slogans and provides cover for extremists, the police can only ban an event if there is a serious risk of public disorder. Banning the march could lead to independent protests and counter-demonstrations, and the home secretary's involvement in operational policing has been criticized as improper political interference.

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#london#met-police#palestinian-protests
politics2 years ago

Met Police Regret Coronation Arrests of Anti-Monarchy Protesters

The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has defended the policing of the Coronation after six anti-monarchy protesters were arrested, detained for hours and then released without charge. Sir Mark said it was unfortunate those arrested could not protest, but he supported the officers' actions. He said there had been a "concerning" threat to the Coronation. People purporting to be stewards had white paint they wanted to throw to disrupt the procession, he said.

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#arrests#coronation#met-police
politics2 years ago

London police express regret over anti-monarchy protester arrests during coronation

London's Metropolitan Police Service expressed "regret" over the arrests of anti-monarchy activists during King Charles III's coronation. The police initially defended the arrests, but many accused them of taking a heavy-handed approach. The police arrested 64 people on coronation day, including six anti-monarchy protesters who have since been released. The police made the arrests based on the new and highly controversial Public Order Act, which gives them powers to take stronger action against people engaging in peaceful demonstrations.

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#anti-monarchy#arrests#london
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Coronation Arrests and Protest Laws

Conservative MP David Davis has criticised the new Public Order Act, under which six anti-monarchy protesters were arrested on Coronation day, as too crude and too broad. The Metropolitan Police has expressed regret over the arrests after a review found there was no proof the six protesters with anti-monarchy group Republic were planning to use "lock on" devices. The law created new offences of "locking on" and "going equipped" to lock on to buildings, street furniture, and other people. The law was passed only a few days before the Coronation.

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#anti-monarchy-protesters#david-davis#metropolitan-police
politics2 years ago

Arrests and Protests Mar King Charles' Coronation Day in London

Several anti-monarchy protesters were arrested in central London ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, their group has said, as the Metropolitan Police force faces scrutiny for its approach toward demonstrators at the historic event. The Metropolitan Police confirmed several arrests had been made in central London. Human Rights Watch, a non-profit campaign group, said the coronation arrests were “something you would expect to see in Moscow not London,” according to a statement obtained by the UK’s PA Media news agency.

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#anti-monarchy-protest#human-rights#london
politics2 years ago

Controversial anti-protest law enforced during King Charles' reign sparks dissent.

Parts of the controversial Public Order Act, which gives British police stronger powers against peaceful protesters, will come into force ahead of King Charles III's coronation. The law targets groups such as Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion, and protest tactics such as locking on could lead to a six-month prison sentence or unlimited fine. Human rights activists accuse the government of suppressing freedom of speech, while opposition politicians claim it's a distraction from other issues. The cost of the coronation is estimated to be between £50 million to over £100 million, with Buckingham Palace saying the true figures will be shared in due course.

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#human-rights#king-charles-iii#politics