The Police & Crime Bill Gets Worse: Cracking Down Even Harder on Protest - TLDR News

The video discusses the controversial police, crime, sentencing, and courts bill, focusing on its amendments. These include new offences like 'locking on', increased stop and search powers, and serious disruption prevention orders (SDPOs). The bill aims to curb protest tactics used by groups like Extinction Rebellion. Critics argue it could criminalize ordinary protest actions and lacks proper scrutiny. The amendments significantly expand police powers, raising concerns about civil liberties.

What is the main controversy surrounding the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill?

• It abolishes the House of Lords.

• It reduces police funding.

• It grants new powers to manage protests.

• It increases taxes significantly.

What does the 'locking on' offence entail according to the amendments?

• Blocking traffic with vehicles.

• Vandalizing public property.

• Using social media to organize protests.

• Attaching oneself to another person or object to cause disruption.

How does Amendment 319D aim to address protest disruptions?

• By criminalizing obstruction to major transport works.

• By banning all public gatherings.

• By increasing fines for littering.

• By reducing police presence at protests.

What new power does Amendment 319F grant to police officers?

• The right to detain individuals for 72 hours without charge.

• The authority to close roads indefinitely.

• The ability to arrest without a warrant.

• The power to stop and search anyone in a potential protest area.

What is the purpose of Serious Disruption Prevention Orders (SDPOs)?

• To increase funding for police departments.

• To prevent repeat offences related to protests.

• To allow protests in designated areas only.

• To provide legal aid to protesters.

What can SDPOs restrict individuals from doing?

• Owning property.

• Using the Internet to encourage protest activities.

• Voting in elections.

• Traveling abroad.

What is a potential concern regarding the wording of the bill's amendments?

• They may inadvertently criminalize normal actions.

• They do not address environmental issues.

• They are too lenient on protesters.

• They focus too much on financial crimes.