Nationwide protests fizzle out after few answer the call in the wake of legal ruling
Yvette Cooper: Palestine Action ‘is not lawful protest’
Demonstrating is vital to free speech but this right does not extend to violence, intimidation and inflicting injuries
Home secretary doubles down following surge in prosecutions
Up to 1,000 more protesters plan to declare support for proscribed group, risking arrest
Police need clear guidelines to fight fake news
Yvette Cooper has proposed revealing suspects’ nationality, but my time in the Met taught me that we need clear guidelines or risk more far-right violence, writes Leroy Logan
Starmer orders move towards digital ID system
Scheme aims to tackle illegal immigration and crime despite past concern over civil liberties
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