How did a Bristol grandmother end up with a 20 month prison sentence for taking part in a peaceful protest?
How did the law change after the acquittal of the Colston 4 to prevent future protestors talking about the issues that motivated their actions in court?
Why did the police think they could arrest a man in Oxford for criticising the King?
Is it true that, in the words of Liberty lawyer Katy Watts, “broad anti-protest laws are shutting down people’s freedom of expression”?
In this session, we will explore how non-violent dissent has been increasingly criminalised and police powers extended. Is it a long-term drift or a recent lurch towards authoritarianism?
Our panel will include:
Olivia Chessell, criminal defence barrister;
Kat Hobbs, Communications Coordinator, Netpol;
Gaie Delap, Quaker and grandmother.
Event details
Date: , 2025
Time: to
Location: Incarceration Room - Level 1
Venue: M Shed, BS1 4RN
Price: Free
With: Kat Hobbs, Olivia Chessell, Gaie Delap
