Government look to broaden definition of "serious disruption"
An amendment to the Public Order Bill would give police more flexibility and clarity over when they can intervene to stop demonstrators blocking roads or slow marching.
Date - 16th January 2023
By -
Cachella Smith
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Police could be allowed to intervene before protests become highly disruptive under new measures set to be considered in Parliament.
The proposals have followed some police chiefs saying there is uncertainty over what is classed as “serious...
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