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UK Groups Unite to Defend Right to Protest

7/4/2025

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Four prominent UK organizations, including Greenpeace, have united to champion the right to protest as arrests for public nuisance surge, with a mere 2.8% resulting in charges. Their campaign showcases virtual protests on digital billboards across London, Birmingham, and Manchester, calling on the government to repeal anti-protest laws and safeguard democratic freedoms.

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Four prominent UK organizations, including Greenpeace, have united to champion the right to protest as arrests for public nuisance surge, with a mere 2.8% resulting in charges. Their campaign showcases virtual protests on digital billboards across London, Birmingham, and Manchester, calling on the government to repeal anti-protest laws and safeguard democratic freedoms.