UK police powers expanded to crack down on ‘scandalous mayhem’
1 year, 5 months ago

UK police powers expanded to crack down on ‘scandalous mayhem’

Al Jazeera  

New measures include targeting activists who block traffic and major building projects with demonstrations. New and expanded powers for British police have taken effect including measures targeting activists who stop road traffic and major construction works with protests. Authorities have repeatedly condemned environmental groups – including Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion – that seek to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change by staging multiple high-profile demonstrations at the busiest highways and roads. Authorities say under the new Public Order Act, protesters found guilty of “tunnelling” – or digging underground tunnels to obstruct the building of new infrastructure works – could face three years in prison.

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UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth
4 months ago

UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth

The Independent  

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UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office

The Independent  

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How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots

ABC  

For almost a fortnight, British authorities have been grappling with the country's worst civil unrest in more than a decade. Disinformation analyst Sohan Dsouza tracked the spread of the false claims to two "superspreader accounts" on the social media platform X that have a history of publishing and promoting inflammatory anti-immigration content. "Oftentimes when an incident happens, and especially something …

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:33 A resident looks out the window of a building as people gather for a anti-racism demonstration in the Walthamstow suburb of London on August 7, 2024. LONDON -- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest …

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder

New Indian Express  

LONDON: British police are gearing up for another night of violence amid concerns that far-right groups plan to target as many as 30 locations around the United Kingdom on Wednesday following a week of rioting and disorder. Authorities are mobilizing about 6,000 specially trained officers to respond to disorder throughout the UK, and London’s Metropolitan Police Service said it would …

Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Criminal violence and disorder has …

Far right thugs 'plan to block roads using women and children' and hundreds of mosques beef up security as Britain braces for riots this weekend in wake of Southport stabbings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Far right thugs 'plan to block roads using women and children' and hundreds of mosques beef up security as Britain braces for riots this weekend in wake of Southport stabbings

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of mosques are beefing up their security of fears that planned rallies in the wake of the Southport stabbings will spill over into full-on riots this weekend. Officers were out reassuring members of the Muslim community ahead of an expected weekend of rallies following the attack in Southport on Monday Dozens of riot vans were seen lining up outside …

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

Associated Press  

LONDON — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. As former Conservative justice minister David Lidington put it: “The ‘good chap’ theory of checks and balances has now been tested to destruction.” GOVERNMENT TAKES AIM AT PROTESTERS The canaries in the coal mine …

The UK’s interior minister sparks furor by accusing police of favoring pro-Palestinian protesters
1 year, 1 month ago

The UK’s interior minister sparks furor by accusing police of favoring pro-Palestinian protesters

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s interior minister on Thursday accused the country’s largest police force of being more lenient toward pro-Palestinian demonstrators than other groups, deepening a political feud sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. In a highly unusual attack on the police, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said London’s Metropolitan Police force was ignoring lawbreaking by “pro-Palestinian mobs.” She described demonstrators calling for …

Just Stop Oil protesters arrested at Westminster demonstration
1 year, 1 month ago

Just Stop Oil protesters arrested at Westminster demonstration

The Independent  

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Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?
1 year, 4 months ago

Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?

ABC  

Climate activists across the globe believe, in order to move the dial from inertia to action, you need shock or at least surprise. Disrupt Burrup Hub members spray paint on an iconic painting in WA's art gallery in protest of Woodside's gas operations in the state's north. "Let's face it, we are in extreme danger from climate change and our …

U.K. police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
1 year, 5 months ago

U.K. police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests

The Hindu  

New and expanded powers for British police took effect on Sunday, 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 sought to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change by staging multiple high-profile protests at the busiest highways and …

UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
1 year, 5 months ago

UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests

Associated Press  

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. Authorities have repeatedly condemned environmental protest groups, including Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, which have sought to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change by staging multiple high-profile protests at the busiest …

Germany cracks down on climate activists after Scholz brands protest group’s tactics ‘nutty’
1 year, 6 months ago

Germany cracks down on climate activists after Scholz brands protest group’s tactics ‘nutty’

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German police raided 15 properties linked to the Last Generation climate activist group Wednesday, seizing assets as part of an investigation into its finances in a sign of growing impatience with disruptive protest tactics Members of the group have repeatedly blocked roads across Germany in an effort to pressure the government to take more drastic action against climate …

Just Stop Oil London protest today sees protestors attacked by drivers as slow march blocks London bridges
1 year, 7 months ago

Just Stop Oil London protest today sees protestors attacked by drivers as slow march blocks London bridges

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Forty-five Just Stop Oil activists blocked the roads on Blackfriars, London and Tower bridges …

Police to get power to break up slow-walking climate protests, Braverman says
1 year, 7 months ago

Police to get power to break up slow-walking climate protests, Braverman says

The Independent  

Police will be given the power to break up “slow walking” protests under new legislation, Suella Braverman has announced after a controversial law over the tactic was blocked by the House of Lords. But the Home Office later announced that a statutory instrument linked to the bill would “empower police to intervene against highly disruptive slow marching tactics used to …

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London
1 year, 7 months ago

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

The Independent  

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Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge
1 year, 10 months ago

Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge

The Independent  

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‘Don’t take pictures with protestors, arrest them’, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells police
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Don’t take pictures with protestors, arrest them’, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells police

Firstpost  

Suella Braverman said that the police should ignore all “politically correct distractions” and focus on “getting the basics right” and tackle crime and keep people safe London: UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has ordered police officers not to pose for pictures with protestors but to arrest them. Braverman said that the police should ignore all “politically correct distractions” and focus …

UK government to make it easier for police to stop protests
1 year, 11 months ago

UK government to make it easier for police to stop protests

Al Jazeera  

UK Prime Minister says changes needed to stop disruption, but critics warn of risk to civil liberties. The amendments to the Public Order Bill, to be tabled on Monday, will broaden the legal definition of “serious disruption”, giving police greater flexibility and “absolute clarity” over when they can intervene in a protest. Rights group Liberty UK, which has been campaigning …

Climate protesters block UK’s busiest motorway for second day
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate protesters block UK’s busiest motorway for second day

Al Jazeera  

Just Stop Oil activists climb gantries along multiple parts of the M25, forcing closures. Just Stop Oil protesters have blocked parts of the United Kingdom’s busiest motorway for a second successive day, bringing rush-hour traffic to a standstill as they call for more government action to tackle climate change. The campaign group said on Tuesday morning that 15 activists had …

Climate activists defend law-breaking tactics as Just Stop Oil protests continue
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate activists defend law-breaking tactics as Just Stop Oil protests continue

The Independent  

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Just Stop Oil demonstrators blocking roads clash with drivers on 13th day of protests
2 years, 2 months ago

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blocking roads clash with drivers on 13th day of protests

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Just Stop Oil protesters blocked roads in Southwark on Thursday “Let the police deal with …

Just Stop Oil protesters in road block fire engine and ambulance during demonstration
2 years, 2 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters in road block fire engine and ambulance during demonstration

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Footage shows just under a dozen officers engaging with the protestors in an attempt to move them on Just …

Government in fresh bid to crack down on ‘guerrilla’ protests
2 years, 7 months ago

Government in fresh bid to crack down on ‘guerrilla’ protests

The Independent  

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Fuel protests creating an ‘unacceptable’ risk of harm, Essex Police say
2 years, 8 months ago

Fuel protests creating an ‘unacceptable’ risk of harm, Essex Police say

The Independent  

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Who are Insulate Britain and what do they want?
3 years, 1 month ago

Who are Insulate Britain and what do they want?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 50 Insulate Britain activists glued their hands and feet to the road outside the …

Road-blocking climate protesters resume campaign in London
3 years, 1 month ago

Road-blocking climate protesters resume campaign in London

Associated Press  

LONDON — Environmental protesters pressuring the British government to insulate all homes within a decade resumed a road-blocking campaign in London on Monday ahead of the United Nations’ annual climate conference. As commuters headed to work, demonstrators from the Insulate Britain campaign obstructed a major artery into Canary Wharf, a major financial center in east London that is home to …

Climate protesters block 4 roads in London; 38 arrested
3 years, 2 months ago

Climate protesters block 4 roads in London; 38 arrested

Associated Press  

LONDON — Police arrested at least 38 environmental protesters for causing traffic misery in London during Monday’s morning rush hour after blocking a string of major routes. The group, which is known as Insulate Britain, said around 50 people had blocked four sites in London, including the Blackwall Tunnel, one of the major routes across the River Thames in east …

UK government seeks injunction against climate protestors
3 years, 2 months ago

UK government seeks injunction against climate protestors

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government is seeking a legal injunction against climate protestors who blocked the entrance to Europe’s busiest ferry port Friday to highlight the climate crisis and fuel poverty in the U.K. Vehicles were stuck in lines as more than 40 protesters from the climate group Insulate Britain blocked the main road into the Port of Dover. “I’m …

M25 protest: Activists risk prison terms over motorway demonstrations after judge grants injunction
3 years, 3 months ago

M25 protest: Activists risk prison terms over motorway demonstrations after judge grants injunction

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Effective later today, activists will face contempt of court with possible imprisonment if they flout.” The injunction follows days …

M25 climate protest: Patel criticises ‘selfish’ activists for ‘guerilla tactics’
3 years, 3 months ago

M25 climate protest: Patel criticises ‘selfish’ activists for ‘guerilla tactics’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Priti Patel has criticised M25 climate protesters as "selfish" as police are appealing for more …

Climate activists disrupt M25 traffic for third time in a week
3 years, 3 months ago

Climate activists disrupt M25 traffic for third time in a week

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Climate activists disrupted traffic on three major motorways in South East England on Friday morning …

Police say they never asked for crackdown on ‘noisy’ protests in government’s policing bill
3 years, 5 months ago

Police say they never asked for crackdown on ‘noisy’ protests in government’s policing bill

The Independent  

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London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured
3 years, 7 months ago

London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured

The Independent  

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Hundreds rally in England and Wales over police legislation
3 years, 8 months ago

Hundreds rally in England and Wales over police legislation

Associated Press  

LONDON — Hundreds of people marched Saturday through central London and other cities across England and Wales to protest the British government’s plan to hand the police new powers to tackle demonstrations. Protesters, including many who carried anti-sexism placards and chanted “Women scared everywhere, police and government do not care!” passed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office at 10 Downing …

Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London
3 years, 9 months ago

Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London

Firstpost  

London: London police arrested dozens of people Saturday after thousands turned out in the British capital to protest against ongoing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, with the city’s police force in the spotlight over its officer’s conduct after a series of recent incidents. The Metropolitan Police Service said it had made 36 arrests, most for breaching months-old virus regulations that outlaw leaving …

Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says
3 years, 9 months ago

Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An ex-police chief says the public should be “really worried” about …

Priti Patel’s ‘brutal’ protests ban to blame for Sarah Everard vigil crackdown, says ex-Supreme Court judge
3 years, 9 months ago

Priti Patel’s ‘brutal’ protests ban to blame for Sarah Everard vigil crackdown, says ex-Supreme Court judge

The Independent  

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Massive protest in London against COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

Massive protest in London against COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions

Live Mint  

Thousands gathered Saturday at London's Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Police said before the event that officers will first engage with people and explain the social distancing rules, but they may take enforcement action if protesters still fail to comply. “By flagrantly gathering in large numbers and ignoring social …

Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration
4 years, 3 months ago

Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Demonstrators advanced on police while shouting “choose your side” and some were seen throwing …

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London
4 years, 3 months ago

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The “Resist and Act for Freedom” rally saw dozens …

Environment Activists Disrupt UK Newspaper Deliveries Due to 'Inappropriate Coverage' on Climate Change
4 years, 3 months ago

Environment Activists Disrupt UK Newspaper Deliveries Due to 'Inappropriate Coverage' on Climate Change

News 18  

Climate change protesters in Britain blockaded two printing presses Saturday, disrupting the distribution of numerous national newspapers as they step up 10 days of protests demanding action on environmental issues. The Times also apologized to readers unable to buy copies and said on Twitter it was “working to get newspapers delivered to retailers as soon as possible”. “A free press …

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