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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Police who arrested anti-monarchy protesters don’t understand the law, top officer admits

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Police who arrested protesters for holding up pieces of paper with anti-monarchy slogans did not understand the law, a top officer has admitted.

Ken Marsh, chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, acknowledged people have a “100 per cent” right to stage such protests – amid anger over heavy-handed crackdowns across the country.

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