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Max Channon

Kill the Bill: Government defeated as House of Lords demand controversial new legislation is amended

The House of Lords has rejected key parts of the UK Government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which has sparked 'Kill the Bill' protests in cities around England.

The Government's crackdown on protests comes in the wake of major disruption caused by eco-activists such as by Insulate Britain and others.

The Bill, which is currently in its 'Report' stage, was dissected by Peers in a session that began on Monday January 17 - and ran on late into the night.

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