Six women from the UK protest group Youth Demand were arrested during a meeting about Gaza and climate change in a Quaker meeting house in Westminster on Thursday evening by over 20 uniformed police officers. The arrests were made on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, following the implementation of protest laws that criminalized certain demonstrations. The Quakers in Britain condemned the raid as a violation of their place of worship, while the Met Police defended their actions, stating that they have a responsibility to prevent protests from escalating into serious disruption and criminal activity.
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Only three people prosecuted for covering up illegal sewage spills
SummaryNew rules coming into effect on Friday will impose potential jail time of up to two years for employees of water companies who obstruct investigations into sewage spills. Government data indicates that water company executives have previously avoided penalties for covering up illegal sewage discharges, with only three individuals prosecuted for obstructing the Environment Agency, none of whom faced fines. These changes aim to enhance accountability and address the issue of illegal sewage spills in...
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