The home secretary is expected to make the announcement during the Conservative Party conference. It comes after members from Insulate Britain have blocked motorways around London in recent weeks.
Tougher punishments are set to be introduced by the government to deal with climate change activists, who have blocked motorways and caused disruption in recent weeks.in Manchester, Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to warn protestors who block the motorway could face unlimited fines and up to six months in jail.
Police will also be given powers to stop and search activists for"lock-on" equipment used to prevent them from being moved.Home Secretary Priti Patel, pictured arriving at the Midland Hotel in Manchester ahead of the Conservative party conference, is expected to announce the changes this week The move follows days of protests by Insulate Britain, which has staged sit-down demonstrations on a series of key roads around London - including on the M25, M1 and M4.banning the group from obstructing traffic and access to motorways and major A roads around London.The new powers will be introduced by Ms Patel and added as an amendment in the Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill, currently going through parliament.
Ministers believe that, while they accept the right to protest, the current techniques used by Insulate Britain and its associated punishment - a maximum fine of £1,000 - does not reflect the seriousness of the disruption caused.
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