House of Lords votes against flagship public order bill on day when Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupted proceedings in chamber
A government bill aimed at cracking down on protest has suffered a number of setbacks in the House of Lords, setting the stage for a tense showdown between parliament’s two chambers.
Peers inflicted a number of defeats on the flagship public order bill, which is aimed at curbing guerrilla tactics used by protest groups.
Continue reading…House of Lords votes against flagship public order bill on day when Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupted proceedings in chamberA government bill aimed at cracking down on protest has suffered a number of setbacks in the House of Lords, setting the stage for a tense showdown between parliament’s two chambers.Peers inflicted a number of defeats on the flagship public order bill, which is aimed at curbing guerrilla tactics used by protest groups. Continue reading…