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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Police may be able to intervene before protests become too disruptive

PA Media

Police could be allowed to intervene before protests become highly disruptive, under new measures set to be considered in parliament, Rishi Sunak’s government has confirmed.

An amendment to the Public Order Bill, to be introduced on Monday, will aim to give police greater clarity about when they can intervene to stop demonstrators blocking roads or slow marching.

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