New legislation giving police in England and Wales greater powers to combat “disruptive” protest tactics, such as slow walking, has sparked debate across the country

New Legislation Giving Police In England And Wales Greater Powers To Combat “disruptive” Protest Tactics, Such As Slow Walking, Has Sparked Debate Across The Country

The government says the new law is necessary because the existing legislation lacks clarity on when the police can intervene in such situations. The legislation will require Parliamentary approval before it can come into force. Several activist groups, including Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion, have been known to employ slow walking to […]

New legislation giving police in England and Wales greater powers to combat “disruptive” protest tactics, such as slow walking, has spark…

New Legislation Giving Police In England And Wales Greater Powers To Combat “disruptive” Protest Tactics, Such As Slow Walking, Has Sparked Debate Across The Country

The government says the new law is necessary because the existing legislation lacks clarity on when the police can intervene in such situations. The legislation will require Parliamentary approval before it can come into force. Several activist groups, including Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion, have been known to employ slow walking to […]

Richard Sharp, the BBC chairman, has resigned from his position after an independent investigation found that he had breached the governance code for public appointments

Richard Sharp, The Bbc Chairman, Has Resigned From His Position After An Independent Investigation Found That He Had Breached The Governance Code For Public Appointments

The report, carried out by barrister Adam Heppinstall KC, focused on Mr Sharp’s role in facilitating a loan guarantee for former Prime Minister Boris Johnson just weeks before his appointment as the head of the broadcaster in 2021. Mr Sharp, a former Conservative Party donor, denied facilitating the £800,000 loan for Mr Johnson, but the […]