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 From Liberty UK:

Last summer Suella Braverman changed the definition of “serious disruption” to mean “more than minor” – giving police huge powers to shut down protests.

Liberty said this move was undemocratic, unconstitutional and unacceptable.

The term ‘serious disruption’ comes from another Public Order Act from 1986. The Home Secretary has the power to *clarify* what is meant by ‘serious’ – not completely change its meaning.

The Court agreed.

The police should stop using these powers.