New authorization decision for police in England brought people to the streets

The anti-monarchist republican group met in Parliament Square in the capital London, Just Stop Oil, known for its actions against fossil fuels, groups such as the Roma and Travelers League Organisation, which defends the rights of Roma and Irish Travelers in England. , and the Public Order Law, which authorizes the police to take stricter measures, he protested.

The leader of the Republican group, Graham Smith, said in his speech that he was detained for 16 hours on May 6, the day of the coronation of King Carlos III.

“SITUATION OF SHAME”

Stating that all human rights groups should oppose the law, Smith said: “It has blocked our right to protest. Our freedom to protest depends on permission from the police. It’s a shame, the whole law is shameful. ” Said he.

Stating that the police who made the arrests should be ashamed, Smith said: “The police are doing their duty and there are those who don’t accept this situation, but they are in the minority.” he said.

Expressing that the monarchy is also an undemocratic institution, Smith said: “We were stopped that day by those acting on behalf of the king, to make his coronation of a quarter of a billion pounds comfortable. What use is a monarchy and a head of state if it cannot protect freedoms and laws?” He used his statements.

Speaking on behalf of the Just Stop Oil group, Kush Naker stated that parliament does not stand up for free speech, saying: “We are here today because our democracy is under threat. On his coronation day, 52 people were arrested, including 19 from Just Stop Oil. We had no weapons, we wrote what we were protesting on our banners and t-shirts. We will see in parliament if the commission will hold the police accountable for these arrests.” he said.

“OUR FREEDOM HAS BEEN TAKEN”

Naker claimed that the police violated basic human rights such as freedom of expression, freedom to protest and freedom of assembly. saying.

After the speeches, protesters gathered in the square and marched to Downing Street, where the Prime Minister’s Office is located at Number 10.

The Organization of the League of Roma and Nomads called “Bury the discrimination today!” written coffin.

Representatives of the organization left a letter describing the rights violations they experienced at the number 10 mailbox, which is also the official residence of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (AA)