UN urges Britain to backtrack on new protest laws

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UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Thursday urged Britain to scrap its incoming public order laws aimed at tackling disruptive protests, saying they imposed serious and disproportionate restrictions. ManilaBulletin

The Public Order Bill was passed by the British parliament late Wednesday and now awaits being signed into law by King Charles III.

Just Stop Oil climate activists hold a placard as they march in central London on April 27, 2023 as part of their campaign calling on the UK government to end approval for exploring, developing and producing fossil fuels. "This new law imposes serious and undue restrictions on these rights that are neither necessary nor proportionate," the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said.

"It is especially worrying that the law expands the powers of the police to stop and search individuals, including without suspicion... and imposes unnecessary and disproportionate criminal sanctions on people organising or taking part in peaceful protests," he added.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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