Feb 4, 2016 | Comment, Protest, Rights
The convictions of thirteen Plane Stupid campaigners are a reminder that the courts are only prepared to accept what constitutes ‘peaceful’ protest within strict limits On Tuesday the Independent reported on concerns raised by campaigners that a...
Jul 24, 2012 | Support Us
A detailed new report launched today by the Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol) highlights how promises made by the police to ‘adapt to protest’ after 2009’s G20 demonstrations in London have been forgotten in a remarkably short space of time and...
Mar 19, 2012 | Community Policing, Kettling Police Powers, Protest, Reports
Domestic Extremism A Judicial Review was brought by John Catt on February 9th to challenge the lawfulness his entry onto a ‘domestic extremism database’. , The veteran peace activist, who has no criminal convictions, and is often seen sketching on protests has 66...
Mar 19, 2012 | Community Policing, Protest
The following are brief reports on the policing of various protests taking place in February, primarily based on the observations of police monitors. If you were a participant in any of these protest, or any others, and feel you can add to what is said below, please...
