Protesters who climb on national memorials to face prison as new crackdown introduced
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New legislation has been passed into law today, meaning protestors could face jail time if they climb national memorials, as a new crackdown on disorderly behaviour is introduced.The Government's Crime and Policing Act now means individuals who climb significant national monuments such as the Cenotaph or the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square will face criminal prosecution.Those found guilty of scaling protected war memorials could receive a prison sentence of up to three months, a fine reaching £1,000, or both penalties combined.The act forms part of broader measures designed to maintain public safety during protests while preserving the right to peaceful demonstration.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officers will now have clearer authority to intervene when protesters cross established boundaries at these nationally significant sites.The legislation extends protection to 26 war memorials and parts of memorials across the country, including the Royal Artillery...
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