New measures to crack down on 'disruptive protests' come into force from today (Sunday, July 2), including an expansion of police powers and a new criminal offence of tunnelling.
The British Transport Police and the Ministry of Defence Police will now have powers to move static protests, a common tactic of campaigners.
The Home Office said the move would free up officers, as Suella Braverman hit out at “mayhem” on the streets, PA reports.
