Thank you for contacting me about protests and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
I understand your concerns about the proposed new powers to deal better with protests. As I have made very clear, freedom of assembly and freedom of expression are vital rights that I wholeheartedly support, and I can reassure you that the Government is clear that the right of an individual to express their opinion and protest is a cornerstone to our democratic society.
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