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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Thousands gather in London in march for lasting peace' in Gaza

Thousands gathered in central London to demand lasting peace in Gaza and press for Palestinian self-determination despite a ceasefire and contested peace plan.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests for further curbs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered a review of public order powers to consider further curbs on protests, including targeting inflammatory chants at pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How would tougher powers for police affect protests in England and Wales?

Police will gain powers to impose tougher conditions on protests by considering the cumulative impact of prior similar demonstrations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Undemocratic': Readers react to police crackdown on repeat protests

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Police to get broader powers to restrict repeated protests

Police will gain powers to impose conditions on repeat protests, accounting for cumulative impact, with arrests possible for breaches and a review of protest laws.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Ministers will grant police powers to relocate or restrict repeated protests, review anti-protest laws, and strengthen bans to address pro-Gaza demonstrations and community safety.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Hamas lawyer challenges police after they seized legal files from phone in Schedule 7 stop | Computer Weekly

A solicitor representing Hamas was detained under Schedule 7 at a UK border, had his work phone seized with privileged material, and seeks judicial review.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Police granted extra powers to prevent disorder in Bexleyheath town centre

Police have been granted extra powers via a Section 35 dispersal order in Bexleyheath town centre to combat anti-social behaviour.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

EXPLAINED: The extensive new powers to be given to Berlin police

Berlin police are gaining extensive new surveillance and communication monitoring powers to combat organized crime and improve victim protection.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario wants to expand vehicle stop-and-searches. Some experts say it could lead to racial profiling | CBC News

The Ford government plans to expand police search powers to combat car theft, raising concerns about racial profiling and violation of civil rights.
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