Category: Protest

Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws

Exclusive: Ernest Moret was held en route to a book fair amid fears police are using counter-terrorism powers to target activistsA French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded...

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Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer’s ‘openly Jewish’ comment at protest

Sir Mark Rowley criticised over handling of pro-Palestine protests after antisemitism campaigner threatened with arrestMinisters have called for action to be taken against the Metropolitan police after an officer was filmed...

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The silencing of climate protesters in English and Welsh courts – podcast

The court of appeal ruled on Monday that the ‘consent’ defence could not be used in the cases of climate activists. Sandra Laville reportsOver the last year, many climate protesters facing trial for criminal damage...

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How has UK extremism definition changed and why is it attracting criticism?

Six key questions answered about new definition of extremism laid out by communities secretary Michael GoveUK politics – latest updatesThe communities secretary, Michael Gove, has laid out a new definition of extremism....

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Gove to unveil new extremism definition set to block funding to groups that ‘undermine democracy’ – UK politics live

Communities secretary makes statement in Commons which is set to block certain groups from receiving fundingIn his speech Keir Starmer has just confirmed that Labour would stop ticket touts buying up tickets for events and...

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