Tag: policing powers
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UN to Spotlight Human Rights as NSW Protest Law Faces Legal Challenge
UN to spotlight human rights in NSW protest-law challenge A United Nations figure is poised to join a legal challenge against controversial protest restrictions imposed by New South Wales (NSW) authorities. The move signals a growing international focus on civil liberties, with human rights concerns at the forefront of the courtroom debate. In December, NSW…
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Met Police Used Outdated Powers on Pro-Palestine Protests
Overview: Controversy Over Police Powers The Metropolitan Police are facing renewed scrutiny after evidence emerged that officers relied on policing powers that legal experts say are no longer valid for handling pro-Palestine protests. Analysts and advocates argue that the methods used to restrain demonstrators may not align with current law or human rights standards, prompting…
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Met Police Under Scrutiny: Outdated Powers Used to Police Pro-Palestine Protests, Legal Experts Say
Overview: Contested policing powers and a growing controversy In recent weeks, legal scholars and civil-liberties advocates have raised alarms over how London’s Metropolitan Police have policed pro-Palestine demonstrations. Based on investigative findings reported by the Guardian and Liberty Investigates, several officers allegedly relied on powers that appear to be outdated or no longer valid. This…
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Met Police Accused of Using Outdated Powers to Police Pro-Palestine Protests, Legal Experts Say
Unfolding controversy over policing powers Legal scholars and rights advocates are voicing concern after revelations that the Metropolitan Police may have relied on powers that are no longer legally valid to manage pro-Palestine protests. According to documents and investigative reporting, officers appeared to impose crowd control measures and restrictions that critics say exceed the authority…