![]() ![]() The Home Office claims that the timing of the laws is coincidental. ![]() “I would be grateful if you could publicise and forward this letter to your members who are likely to be affected by these legislative changes,” says the Home Office letter, which lists the creation of a number of new criminal offences under the government’s much criticised public order bill. Police will be able to head off disruption by stopping and searching protesters if they suspect they are setting out to cause chaos. ![]() Protesters who block roads, airports and railways could face 12 months behind bars.Īnyone locking on to others, objects or buildings could go to prison for six months and face an unlimited fine. The new law, given royal assent by Charles on Tuesday, means that from Wednesday: ![]()
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