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 concerns are raised about the anti-protest provisions mentioned in the text?

In what ways does the speaker suggest the new bill could impact peaceful demonstrations?

How does the speaker describe the government's approach to protests and free speech?

What examples does the speaker provide to illustrate the government's actions during protests?

What is the speaker's call to action regarding the proposed bill?