
‘It was so wrong’: why were so many people imprisoned over one protest in Bristol?
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Unrest in Bristol: Protests and Legal Consequences
The chapter explores the repercussions faced by protesters in Bristol after a demonstration against new police powers escalates into clashes. It examines the severe legal actions taken against protesters, including multiple convictions and imprisonment, suggesting many were acting in self-defense. The narrative contextualizes the crackdown on protests amidst political responses to previous demonstrations and proposed anti-protest legislation.
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