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Dozens of ‘Kill the Bill’ protests planned for this weekend
Around 50 rallies are due to take place against government plans to hand police more powers to restrict peaceful protest
Demonstrators outside Brighton Police Station during the 'Kill The Bill' protest against The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in Brighton

by Bethany Rielly

DOZENS of “Kill the Bill” protests are sweeping the country this weekend in defiance of police warnings against gatherings. 

About 50 rallies are due to take place against government plans to hand police more powers to restrict peaceful protest. 

Extinction Rebellion and Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate are among many local groups urging supporters to join protests in Bristol tomorrow on College Green. 

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