'Not My King': Anti-monarchy group's chief released a day after arrest in UK
1 year, 10 months ago

'Not My King': Anti-monarchy group's chief released a day after arrest in UK

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King Charles III’s coronation ceremony was celebrated by some and protested by others. One such anti-monarchy group called Republic found itself on the wrong side of the law after its head Graham Smith was arrested by police for demonstrating. He was one of more than 50 people held using new powers rushed into law this week by the UK government to crack down on protests by direct action groups. — Graham Smith 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 May 6, 2023 Human rights groups likened the arrests to those in authoritarian states but police defended their tactics, claiming it was “proportionate… in line with relevant legislation” after public concern. Hardline interior minister Suella Braverman promised police more powers to stop protesters using “guerilla tactics”.

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Met Police 'regrets' arrests of six protesters ahead of King's coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Met Police 'regrets' arrests of six protesters ahead of King's coronation

Daily Mail  

The force was threatened with legal action after no charges were brought Scotland Yard has expressed 'regret' over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the King's coronation after being threatened with legal action when no charges were brought. Earlier today, Scotland Yard confirmed that a total of 64 arrests were made during King Charles' Coronation, with four people …

Coronation arrests: Anti-monarchy Republic protesters consider suing Met Police
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronation arrests: Anti-monarchy Republic protesters consider suing Met Police

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. Mr Smith said the group had engaged in discussions with the Metropolitan Police for …

Head of anti-monarchy protesters says arrests ‘direct attack on our democracy’
1 year, 10 months ago

Head of anti-monarchy protesters says arrests ‘direct attack on our democracy’

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. He tweeted: “Some of the …

"Not My King": Anti-monarchy demonstrators arrested during King Charles' Coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

"Not My King": Anti-monarchy demonstrators arrested during King Charles' Coronation

India TV News  

London: Amid the world gazing at King Charles' Coronation, UK police were seen busy arresting demonstrators who gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London. Hours before the coronation of King Charles III, police arrested protesters including the head of an anti-monarchy group Republic. 40th British monarch to be crowned King Charles III on Saturday became the …

Lee Anderson tells anti-monarchy protesters to ’emigrate’
1 year, 10 months ago

Lee Anderson tells anti-monarchy protesters to ’emigrate’

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. Read our privacy policy Senior Tory MP Lee Anderson has drawn ire for telling …

Anti-monarchists among UK protesters arrested before king's coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Anti-monarchists among UK protesters arrested before king's coronation

Deccan Chronicle  

London: UK police on Saturday arrested leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III, the organisation said. "They've arrested six of our organisers and seized hundreds of placards, they won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," a Republic …

Coronation: Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests unless they cause ‘serious disruption’
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronation: Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests unless they cause ‘serious disruption’

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. Read our privacy policy Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests during the coronation unless …

Police who arrested anti-monarchy protesters don’t understand the law, top officer admits
2 years, 6 months ago

Police who arrested anti-monarchy protesters don’t understand the law, top officer admits

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. Ken Marsh, chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, acknowledged people have a “100 per …

As the UK mourns the Queen, police treatment of 'Not my King' protesters is sparking freedom of speech fears
2 years, 6 months ago

As the UK mourns the Queen, police treatment of 'Not my King' protesters is sparking freedom of speech fears

ABC  

A crackdown on protesters holding "Not my King" and "Abolish the monarchy" signs in the UK has sparked a series of new demonstrations, amid fears freedom of expression is being squashed in the wake of the Queen's death. "I'd seen a video of someone with a sign saying 'Not my King' being moved along and obviously I heard about other …

Anti-monarchy group Republic planning protests despite arrests
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-monarchy group Republic planning protests despite arrests

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. Read our privacy policy An anti-monarchy group says it is planning protests despite a …

Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief
2 years, 6 months ago

Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief

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. Read our privacy policy Police have been “overzealous” in their handling of anti-monarchy protesters …

Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters an affront to democracy – campaigners
2 years, 6 months ago

Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters an affront to democracy – campaigners

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. However, we must guard against this event being used, by accident or design, to …

Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows

NPR  

Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images "Not my king." Police in Scotland allege breaches of peace In widely seen photos, a woman holding a sign reading "Abolish monarchy" and "F*** imperialism" was arrested on Sunday at …

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