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Extinction Rebellion to bring ‘millions to the streets’ in defiance of new Public Order Bill
The climate activist group has called for mass protests on September 10 in response to new Bill which seeks to introduce criminal offences for activists “locking on” to and “interfering” with infrastructure.
Activists from Extinction Rebellion demonstrate on Oxford Street in central London. Picture date: Saturday April 9, 2022.
EXTINCTION REBELLION has vowed to bring “millions to the streets” later this year in defiance of draconian Tory plans to roll out a new set of curbs on protests.
The climate activist group said it was foolish for ministers to think that the new crackdown measures proposed in the Public Order Bill would stop people protesting “to demand their government acts to ensure a safe future for people in the UK and around the world.”
The Bill seeks to introduce new offences for “locking on” to and “interfering” with infrastructure like major roads, printing presses and oil terminals.
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