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Public Order Laws: Are we losing the right to protest?
FromSky News Daily
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Metropolitan Police has faced criticism following the controversial arrest of six anti-monarchy protesters during King Charles III’s coronation under new public order laws. Recent changes to the law under the new Public Order Act, passed shortly before the coronation, make it illegal for protesters to use equipment to secure themselves to things like railings. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores what does the Public Order Act say, what is it meant to do, and why is there the potential to interpret it badly? Joining Niall are journalist Mic Wright who witnessed police action at the coronation, former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy, human rights barrister Adam Wagner, and professor of international law at the University of Portsmouth Leïla Choukroune. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews Producer: Alex Edden Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont
Released:
May 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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