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 are the main concerns raised by opponents of the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill?

Explain the significance of the locking on offences as defined in Amendment 319A.

How does Amendment 319E expand the police's stop and search powers?

What are serious disruption prevention orders (SDPO) and how can they be imposed?

What is the government's rationale for introducing these amendments to the bill?

Discuss the potential implications of the amendments on the rights of protesters.

In what ways could the bill lead to the criminalization of normal actions?