London Bans All Protests Linked To Climate Group Extinction Rebellion

The transcript discusses the Extinction Rebellion movement and the Metropolitan Police's response to their protests in London. The police revised a section of the Public Order Act, banning assemblies linked to the Extinction Rebellion autumn uprising to prevent public disorder. Despite the ban, protests continued, leading to nearly 1500 arrests. The protests included occupying city airport and spraying fake blood at the Treasury. The police expressed willingness to discuss lawful protests, while Extinction Rebellion sought a judicial review of the ban.

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