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Police Powers

The expansion of police powers in relation to protests, including the use of new laws and proposals.

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Feb 3, 2026

Have any recent court cases or legislation addressed paid participation in demonstrations?

Recent court activity and a wave of state and foreign legislation have focused squarely on who can be held responsible for unrest at demonstrations and on expanding police powers to regulate protest —...

Jan 7, 2026

just stop oil

Just Stop Oil (JSO), a UK-based direct-action climate group, used disruptive non‑violent civil resistance to demand an end to new oil and gas licensing and production; after three years of high‑profil...