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Tory conference police force admits sharing information on protesters with DWP

By John Pring on 14th February 2019 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Tory conference police force admits sharing information on protesters with DWP
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Disabled activists have demanded an inquiry after a police force that has patrolled four Conservative party conferences since 2010 admitted sharing information about protesters with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now become the second […]

Your right to peaceful protest is under attack, disabled activists are warned

By John Pring on 31st January 2019 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Your right to peaceful protest is under attack, disabled activists are warned
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Disabled activists have been warned that their right to peaceful protest is under attack, as police forces across the country appear to be attempting to restrict the rights of certain groups of protesters. The warning comes as concerns mount over the […]

Police targeting of disabled protesters is ‘an outrage and a scandal… and it’s set to spread’

By John Pring on 13th December 2018 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Police targeting of disabled protesters is ‘an outrage and a scandal… and it’s set to spread’
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The targeting by police of disabled people involved in peaceful anti-fracking protests is an “absolute outrage” and “a scandal”, but such tactics will soon be rolled out to other protests and other parts of the country, a leading activist has warned. […]

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