Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal – The Guardian

‘A Palestinian student who was stripped of her student visa after remarks she made about the Israel-Gaza war has won a human rights appeal against the Home Office’s decision.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in bills, demonstrations, immigration, internet, news, ombudsmen, public order, violent disorder by tracey

‘Social media algorithms must be adjusted to prevent misinformation from spreading, the chief executive of Ofcom has warned, responding to the rioting that broke out after the killing of three girls in Southport this summer.’

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The Guardian, 22nd October 2024

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UN rapporteur challenges LSE over action against pro-Palestine protesters – The Guardian

‘The London School of Economics has been criticised by a UN rapporteur and accused of Islamophobia after reportedly raising an allegation that students behind a pro-Palestine demonstration in July had prompted fears of a repeat of the 7/7 terrorist attacks.’

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The Guardian, 20th October 2024

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High Court judge gives reasons for granting councils five-year injunction over Just Stop Oil protests – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court has granted Thurrock Council and Essex County Council a five-year injunction subject to yearly review against persons unknown in response to protest activity by Just Stop Oil.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 15th October 2024

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Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests – BBC News

‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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First person convicted of riot over UK summer disorder is jailed – The Guardian

‘A man who was the first person in the UK to be convicted of a charge of riot after widespread disorder this summer has been jailed for four years and four months.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2024

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Fathers who took sons to asylum hotel riot jailed – BBC News

‘Two fathers who took their sons to a riot at a hotel housing asylum seekers are the latest to be jailed in connection with the disorder.’

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BBC News, 19th September 2024

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Protests, human rights and criminal activity – Law Society’s Gazette

‘When are university and other protests impermissible? When ‘a protest turns into a base camp for criminal activity’, said Ritchie J on 19 June 2024, giving judgment in University of Birmingham v Persons Unknown (1) and Mariyah Ali (2) [2024] EWHC 1529 (KB). And while concerning a university, this is also relevant to local government.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 19th September 2024

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Buffer zones to be introduced outside abortion clinics after lengthy delays – The Independent

Posted September 18th, 2024 in abortion, delay, demonstrations, fines, government departments, harassment, news by sally

‘Buffer zones will soon be introduced outside abortion clinics to stop women seeking abortions from being harassed by protesters.’

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The Independent, 18th September 2024

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Recent orders for possession in University protest camp claims – implications for academic institutions – Local Government Lawyer

‘Joe Walker and Fred Groves provide an update on unauthorised pro-Palestinian protest encampments on university premises where many have refused to comply with demands to vacate.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th September 2024

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Recent orders for possession in University protest camp claims – implications for academic institutions – Local Government Lawyer

‘Joe Walker and Fred Groves provide an update on unauthorised pro-Palestinian protest encampments on university premises where many have refused to comply with demands to vacate.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th September 2024

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Pro-Palestine protester stands trial for racial offence over ‘coconut’ placard – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2024 in demonstrations, freedom of expression, government departments, Israel, news, racism by tracey

‘A woman who held a poster depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts during a London protest against Israel’s war in Gaza has gone on trial accused of a racially aggravated offence.’

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The Guardian, 12th September 2024

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Met Police ‘didn’t get everything right’ as report shows impact of protests on tourism and public services – The Independent

‘The Metropolitan Police “didn’t get everything right” in policing recent large-scale protests, as a new report reveals the impact caused on tourism, retail and public service finances.’

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The Independent, 9th September 2024

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Woman, 52, and daughter admit part in far-right disorder in Middlesbrough – The Guardian

Posted August 30th, 2024 in demonstrations, immigration, news, public order, violent offenders by sally

‘A woman, her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend have admitted taking part in violent far-right disorder earlier this month in Middlesbrough.’

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The Guardian, 29th August 2024

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End of Term? University Protest Encampments and Possession Proceedings – St Philips Barristers

‘A number of protestors of the actions of the Israeli Defence Force in Palestine have occurred on university campuses both in this jurisdiction, as well as overseas. Such protests give rise to difficult balancing exercises between a university’s right to exercise their private property rights and the rights of others, particularly students to protest about causes that they are passionate about.’

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St Philips Barristers, 17th July 2024

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Man jailed for shouting at police dog and using racist slurs – BBC News

‘A father of three who shouted at a police dog and used racist slurs has been jailed for 20 months for violent disorder.’

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BBC News, 20th August 2024

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GP deemed unfit to practice after unlawful protests – BBC News

‘A tribunal has ruled that a retired GP, who caused criminal damage during climate protests, committed professional misconduct and is unfit to practice.’

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BBC News, 19th August 2024

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Government drops appeal over climate activist who held sign outside UK court – The Guardian

‘The government has dropped an appeal against a judge’s decision to throw out a contempt case against a woman who stood outside a climate activist trial holding a placard about jury rights.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2024

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Father who poured can of cider over police officer at Weymouth protest jailed – The Independent

‘A father-of-one who poured a can of cider over a police officer during a protest in Weymouth has been jailed for 21 months.’

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The Independent, 15th August 2024

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Protest v Disorder – Distinctions in Law | John Oliver writes – 5SAH

‘With reference to the disorder sweeping across the country, John Oliver writes about the court’s approach to protests and disorder and where the line between the two sits. John also summarises the court’s approach to sentencing offences committed in the context of widespread disorder. With reference to appeal cases, John explains that public protection, punishment and deterrence will be at the forefront of the sentencing judge’s mind in these cases.’

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5SAH, 9th August 2024

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