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- Going on a counter protest against the far right? then please read our new guide
- We’re pausing Legal Observer Trainings
- The Crime & Policing Act 2026 became law on 29/4/26. We are preparing a guide to the sections that effect protest. Meanwhile none of the sections affecting protest (except one) are in effect. (They will only come into effect when the secretary of state makes an order – there is no date for this.) The exception is S.164 allowing police to place restrictions on a march or assembly (S.12/S.14) if it is near a place of worship, coming into effect on 29/6/26. If you have queries about the act please phone 07946 541 511 or email courtsupport@protonmail.com, and watch this space.
- Serious Disruption and Prevention Orders (SDPOs) into effect from 5th April 2024
- Read our guides to new laws:
- Public Order Act 2023 Public Order Act 2023
- Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
- Public Order Act 2023 Public Order Act 2023
And remember – these new laws absolutely don’t change our key messages!
GBC and other collectives offer comprehensive legal support to the activist community. Find out more how we are organised and how you can get involved.
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