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Kat Wong

Calls to drop charges as anti-protest laws struck down

The striking down of protest bans could pave the way for charges to be dropped and people to sue. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Demonstrators who were arrested during a brutal police crackdown could have their charges dropped after a court struck down controversial protest restrictions.

The measures, rushed through NSW parliament after the Bondi massacre, were in place on February 9 when a thousands-strong protest opposing the Israeli president's visit descended into chaos.

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