On 21 March 2021, violent clashes broke out in Bristol during a Kill the Bill protest 

Activist says police should stop investigating Kill the Bill riot

Opposition parties are expected to lead a no-confidence vote against the government following the announcement. 

Protests erupt in France over Macron’s retirement age push

The force said the money "could have been better used" tackling "priority crime" in local communities.

Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m

The Bill is aimed at curbing the guerrilla tactics used by campaigners but a human rights group says the plan amounts to an attack on the right to protest.

Police may be able to intervene before protests become too disruptive

Executed Iran Protester Majidreza Rahnavard 
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The public hanging of Majidreza Rahnavard a month after he was accused over two stabbings highlights the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences.

Iran publicly executes man it accused of stabbing security forces amid protests

Police were called to Mana in Manchester after Animal Rebellion protesters targeted the Michelin-starred restaurant over its menu choices.

Michelin-starred restaurant occupied by animal protesters

Dozens of protesters have called on the British Government to close its embassy in Iran, following weeks of alleged human rights abuses.

Protesters in Gateshead call on government to close embassy in Iran

Police chiefs will meet Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Thursday to discuss the demonstrations.

Just Stop Oil protesters ‘much less assertive’ without leaders, says Met boss

Drivers were unable to use the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge after two demonstrators allegedly mounted its cables with climbing equipment.

Pair to stand trial over Just Stop Oil protest that closed major crossing

Charlotte Lynch was arrested while covering the protest.
Credit: Just Stop Oil/LBC

Charlotte Lynch said she was handcuffed and left in a cell for hours - despite showing officers officially recognised media accreditation.

Police chief 'truly sorry' for arresting journalist at Just Stop Oil protest

Campaigners Dr Patrick Hart, Ruth Cook, Joy Corrigan, and Stephen Jarvis, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where they have received a suspended prison sentence after breaching a High Court injunction by blocking access to a petrol station during a Just Stop Oil protest. 
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The judge said that the harm caused was not lessened just because the protesters had “conscientious motives”.

Just Stop Oil protesters sentenced for blocking petrol station

It follows four days of disruption which has seen severe delays and multiple arrests along the M25.

M25 disruption: Just Stop Oil to halt protests 

Metropolitan Police and neighbouring forces arrested 16 activists as part of an ongoing proactive operation to tackle efforts to seriously disrupt the M25.

Police arrest 16 activists in operation to stop M25 disruption

Metropolitan Police and neighbouring officers have arrested 16 environmental activists as part of an ongoing operation into the disruption on the M25.

Just Stop Oil protesters remanded over M25 disruption plans and action

Just Stop Oil has captured the attention of an increasing number of Britons in recent months through its various demonstrations and protests.

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