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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Government creating ‘hostile environment’ for peaceful protesters, MPs warn

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Boris Johnson’s government has been accused by of creating a “hostile environment” for peaceful protesters following a fresh attempt to crack down on disruptive demonstrations.

MPs and peers on the Joint Committee on Human Rights said new powers outlined in the draft Public Order Bill would have a “chilling effect” on people seeking to exercise their democratic right to protest.

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