Boris Johnson to force through new anti-protest curbs in Queen’s speech
Posted: 10th May 2022
Government to announce new offences to stop protesters from ‘locking on’ to infrastructure
Extinction Rebellion protesters locked together in Oxford Circus, London. New criminal offences of ‘locking on’ and going equipped to lock on to others, objects or buildings will now carry a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment and an unlimited fine. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock
Mon 9 May 2022 22.30 BST
Boris Johnson’s government will force through police powers to prevent disruptive yet peaceful protests as one of 38 new bills in Tuesday’s Queen’s speech.
Boris Johnson’s government will force through police powers to prevent disruptive yet peaceful protests as one of 38 new bills in Tuesday’s Queen’s speech.