A proposed change in the law in the UK could allow police to intervene in protests before they become too disruptive.
The Government's introducing an amendment to its Public Order Bill later - which aims to give police greater clarity about when they can move in to stop things like road blocks.
Campaigners say the proposals are a "desperate attempt" to stop people from being able to have their voices heard.
Policing minister Chris Philp says protestors shouldn't be allowed to bring cities to a standstill.
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The Government's introducing an amendment to its Public Order Bill later - which aims to give police greater clarity about when they can move in to stop things like road blocks.
Campaigners say the proposals are a "desperate attempt" to stop people from being able to have their voices heard.
Policing minister Chris Philp says protestors shouldn't be allowed to bring cities to a standstill.
IN: 'We completely...
OUT: ...as well.'
DUR: 12 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0116protests-philp1.mp3