arrests for protesting the new head of state

[Rjk]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/abolish-the-monarchy-protesters-king-proclamation-b2165294.html

this is troubling

[Organ Morgan.]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

I think it's Section 5 of the Public Order Act which is the catch-all one senior coppers use to break up demos they are told to dislike. I agree though it is troubling.

[Rjk]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

https://twitter.com/standardnews/status/1569270901685862403?t=7Z4K7f1qwE5CIDhZfr-voQ&s=19

[Dorcus]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

This is vile and just plain wrong. The authorities should hold their heads in shame.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b2165294.html

this is troubling

This is only the beginning, just wait and see what else they have in store for you.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

I think it's Section 5 of the Public Order Act which is the catch-all one senior coppers use to break up demos they are told to dislike. I agree though it is troubling.

Is that the new one they just brought in?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

I'll be first to put up against the wall and shot. :hide:

And probably fed to the corgis afterwards.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

“Cause a reasonable person fear or alarm”? Seriously?

[Dave Blue]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

Brought in for anti Brexit and cost of living demos - oh and people glueing themselves to the road.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

“Cause a reasonable person fear or alarm”? Seriously?

Bob, this catch-all law was put in place for what is coming down the pipeline, and what you are seeing now is just the preliminary testing. Notice that they rolled it out under the new monarch.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

Brought in for anti Brexit and cost of living demos - oh and people glueing themselves to the road.

It's a recently passed law designed to suppress any kind of protest that they don't like

[Packerman]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

It's a recently passed law designed to suppress any kind of protest that they don't like

Actually s5 POA has been around since 1986 but knock yourself out anyway :hehe:

[JamesWales]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

Yeah this is concerning, and a classic case of free speech vs causing offence.

I guess the police's argument is that they don't know everyone's motives and this is all surrounding a funeral, making any statements particularly offensive, or inflamatory. Absolutely right that they haven't been charged.

I agree with this summary:

https://order-order.com/2022/09/12/placard-waving-protester-charged/

[life on mars]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

I'll be first to put up against the wall and shot. :hide:

And probably fed to the corgis afterwards.

Their vegans and living with Andrew now on digestive biscuits due to the cost of living crisis

[life on mars]

Re: arrests for protesting the new head of state

Crazy , however I'm in London on Monday for the state funereal, and will personally deal with any disrespectfulness in my own way .

There is a time and place this isn't the time or place . its called respect ...........

If they want a demo then do one through the streets on London or Balmoral next weekend via the democratic right they have ..