UK urged to review laws after protest arrests
A senior human rights official calls for urgent legal review after police arrests of protesters displaying Palestine Action placards raise serious civil liberties concerns across Britain.
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Met Police officer investigated over protester kicking incident
The Metropolitan Police has launched a misconduct investigation after viral footage captured an officer kicking a climate activist during a London protest, sparking widespread condemnation.
Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
Bern Erupts: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash Violently With Police
Shocking scenes unfolded in Switzerland's capital as pro-Palestine demonstrators hurled tables and projectiles at police during an explosive protest that turned the city's streets into a battleground.
Sydney pro-Palestine rally descends into chaos with police
Tensions erupted in central Sydney as pro-Palestinian demonstrators faced off against police, resulting in multiple arrests and dramatic scenes outside Town Hall during a controversial protest.
Met Police Refuse to Ban Armistice Day Protest
Sir Keir Starmer condemns Metropolitan Police's refusal to ban pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day as tensions rise over London protest plans.
Met Police intervene as protesters confront Starmer
Labour leader Keir Starmer faced heated protests from pro-Palestine demonstrators outside a venue in Central London, requiring Metropolitan Police intervention to ensure his safe departure.
Sydney Opera House bans Pro-Palestine protests
Authorities impose sweeping restrictions on pro-Palestine protests at Sydney Opera House amid escalating tensions and security concerns over the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Court bans Sydney Opera House Palestine protest
A planned pro-Palestine protest at Sydney Opera House has been blocked by the Supreme Court over security concerns, sparking debate about free speech and public safety.
New police powers to ban 'offensive' protest chants
Ministers are planning sweeping new police powers to ban protests deemed 'offensive' with unlimited fines for organisers. The controversial measures could criminalise certain chants and songs at demonstrations across England and Wales.
Police warned Sydney Opera House protest was disaster
Exclusive court revelations show NSW police leadership feared catastrophic consequences from planned pro-Palestine demonstration at Sydney's iconic landmark, with internal warnings of potential disaster.
Minister demands police action over protest chants
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for urgent police intervention following alleged 'jihad' chants at London protest, questioning CPS and Met Police response to extremist rhetoric.
Police accused of intimidating Jewish protesters in London
Scotland Yard faces criticism after officers demanded personal details from Jewish demonstrators protesting outside a London hotel hosting a pro-Israel event, raising serious concerns about protest rights and community policing.
Mass arrests at Palestine protest spark outrage
Dramatic scenes unfolded as police made multiple arrests during a Palestine Action demonstration, including elderly protesters who claim they were peacefully exercising their right to protest.
Police officer suspended over Palestine protest arrest
Metropolitan Police officer suspended as video shows controversial arrest of woman holding 'Free Palestine' sign during London demonstration
New police powers to restrict repeated protests announced
The Home Office announces controversial new legislation giving police enhanced authority to restrict repeated demonstrations, sparking civil liberties debates across Britain.
London protesters defy Palestine Action ban: 'I will not be silenced'
Thousands of protesters flooded central London streets in defiance of a government ban on Palestine Action gatherings, with speakers vowing to continue their activism despite restrictions.
Hampstead Heath ponds implement transgender swimming ban
London's historic bathing ponds introduce new gender segregation rules after female bathers staged bizarre demonstrations wearing fake beards and mankinis to highlight their concerns about transgender access to single-sex facilities.
Met Police defend Starmer security after protest
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley addresses security concerns after Keir Starmer was escorted from a Labour event amid pro-Palestinian protests in central London.
Pro-Palestinian protests in London after synagogue attack
Major pro-Palestinian demonstrations are underway in Westminster and Whitehall amid heightened police presence following recent antisemitic incidents, including an attack on a synagogue.
Italian footballers boycott Israel teams over Gaza conflict
Italian footballers make bold political statement by refusing to face Israeli teams amid ongoing Gaza conflict, sparking international debate about sports and politics.
Sydney Opera House Protest Ban Sparks Legal Battle
Pro-Palestine activists are challenging a police decision to block their planned demonstration at Sydney Opera House on October 12th, setting up a major legal showdown over protest rights.
Greta Thunberg removed by police at Gaza protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was forcibly removed by Metropolitan Police officers during a demonstration against Israel's military actions in Gaza, sparking fresh debates about protest rights in London.
Police ask protest group to postpone after terror attack
Metropolitan Police request postponement of major Palestine Action demonstration to redeploy officers for terror investigation and heightened security measures across London.
Met Police Racism and Violence Scandal Exposed
A bombshell BBC Panorama investigation reveals disturbing racism, misogyny and violent behaviour among officers at Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about Metropolitan Police culture.
Palestine Action banned from London protests
The activist group Palestine Action has been prohibited from holding demonstrations in Westminster and other central London areas for four months following a landmark Metropolitan Police ruling.
NSW Police Officer Charged Over Sydney Protest Assault
Senior Constable Hannah Thomas faces assault charges after a Sydney pro-Palestine protest left a woman with serious eye injuries, sparking internal police investigation.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
12 Arrested as 'Unite The Kingdom' Rally Sparks London Clashes
Twelve individuals were arrested following disorder at a 'Unite The Kingdom' protest in Whitehall. The Met Police condemns 'unacceptable violence' against officers as the far-right group's demonstration met a counter-protest.
Palestine Action Ban Becomes Political Gift for Nigel Farage
The UK government's controversial ban on Palestine Action is being hailed as a major political victory for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, potentially boosting their support ahead of the next general election.
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