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Emily Clark, Tim Leslie and James Glenday in London 

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

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.

As Britons mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II and the new King tours his kingdom, some public events and locations have attracted protesters holding pro-republic and anti-monarchy signs.

The non-violent protests became a talking point after police in Edinburgh and Oxford made arrests, and one woman holding a sign was asked to move away from the gates of the Houses of Parliament ahead of the King's arrival.

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