Rejected petition oppose legislation that will restrict the right to protest

buried in the 300 page police, crime, sentencing and courts bill are sweeping new powers to “tackle non-violent protests that have a significant disruptive effect”. we must oppose this new planned legislation.

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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Do not pass the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/579242

Do not restrict our rights to peaceful protest: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/579012

Remove single person protest clauses in Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/578875

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Date submitted 14 March 2021
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