While a number of ‘Kill the Bill’ protests took place across the country, groups in Eastbourne came together to have their say on the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill. The Bill proposes extending police powers to impose restrictions and to ban protests on grounds of “noise” or “impact”.
By Jacob Panons
Published 4th May 2021, 17:00 BST
Updated 5th May 2021, 12:19 BST
Pictures by John Hesse.
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Groups across Eastbourne came together to protest the Bill. SUS-210405-154107001
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A portester in the Eastbourne 'Kill the Bill' march holds up a sign voicing their concern. SUS-210405-153645001
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Eight-year-old climate activist Dulcie makes a speech at Wish Tower lawn. SUS-210405-163038001
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Eastbourne residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill. SUS-210405-151011001