'The idea that preventing others going about their business should be a reason to prevent peaceful protest is a way of neutering dissent.'

Friends oppose anti-protest bill

'The idea that preventing others going about their business should be a reason to prevent peaceful protest is a way of neutering dissent.'

by Rebecca Hardy 26th March 2021

Quakers joined more than 150 groups to object to a government bill they say is being rushed through parliament and will hand police ‘draconian powers’ over people’s right to protest.