Shami Chakrabarti: Police and Crime Bill is the “greatest attack on peaceful dissent in living memory”

The transcript discusses the dangers of a new bill that threatens peaceful protest and free speech. It highlights the government's attempts to introduce vague offences and increase stop and search powers, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes. The speaker criticizes the government's double standards on free speech and rights, referencing past events like the Sarah Everard Vigil and COVID-19 lockdown breaches. The call to action is to remain peaceful but oppose the bill.

What is one of the main concerns about the anti-protest provisions discussed in the first section?

• They criminalize noise and impact without prior knowledge.

• They provide more funding for protests.

• They encourage more protests.

• They support peaceful demonstrations.

In the second section, what are protesters warned to be cautious about?

• Carrying banners.

• Wearing specific colors.

• Using social media.

• Linking arms or carrying bike locks.

What type of orders are mentioned as being copied from terrorism prevention measures?

• Noise control orders.

• Traffic management orders.

• Anti-protest orders.

• Public health orders.

How does the final section describe the government's stance on free speech?

• Uninformed and neutral.

• Hypocritical and selective.

• Consistent and supportive.

• Strict and fair.

What event is referenced to highlight the government's hypocrisy in the final section?

• The Sarah Everard Vigil.

• The Brexit referendum.

• The Climate Change Summit.

• The Olympic Games.