# Policing bill

**URL:** https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/policing-bill/1837
**Category:** UK Open Government Network
**Created:** [17 March 2021 14:25 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/policing-bill/1837 "2021-03-17T14:25:12Z")
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### Author: ![timjhughes](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/timjhughes/32/88_2.png) [@timjhughes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timjhughes)
#### Post date: [17 March 2021 14:25 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/policing-bill/1837/1 "2021-03-17T14:25:12Z")

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Hi everyone,

As you’ll no doubt have seen, the contents of the policing bill are incredibly concerning for the right to protest. I’ve written a short statement about it on the Involve website:

> **[The right to protest is fundamental to a healthy and vibrant democracy – the...](https://www.involve.org.uk/resources/blog/opinion/right-protest-fundamental-healthy-and-vibrant-democracy-government-must-not)**
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> Freedom of assembly is a fundamental right, and critical to ensuring healthy and vibrant democracies. Protest plays an essential role in giving voice to people and issues, and holding institutions to account for their actions. We are deeply concerned...

No doubt others on here will have similar concerns. It’d be great if you could share any statements that you’re making or signing via this forum.

Tim