Peaceful and Violent Protest
Useful Definitions
Right to Protest in the UK
The Right to Protest is considered a fundamental democratic freedom. UK law allows individuals and groups to publically demonstrate. However, for marches:
- Police must be told at least 6 days in advance
- Police can request alternative routes
- Police can request a court order to stop the march if:
- The march may intimidate people
- The police predicts violence
- There is no legal right to violent protest, and it is usually illegal
Examples
Peaceful protest
- Black Lives Matter protests
- Work strikes
Violent protest
- Southport riots
- January 6th USA Capitol Raid