They were only able to march two hundred metres
officers. The protesters were marching against the issuing of new oil and gas licences by the UK Government.
The notice was issued prior to any disruption being caused but activists"entered the road anyway". before police blocked their path and threatened them with arrest.At this, point the marchers left the road but argued that the newly introduced public order legislation is a"draconian infringement" on the right to protest. However, Northamptonshire Police said it"respects the right of the public to engage in peaceful protest".
“Prior to the procession, a directive under Section 12 of the Public Order Act was imposed which stated they couldn’t march on the road in front of traffic. All participants followed these instructions, and the procession went ahead on the footpath, finishing at Abington Square. There were no arrests.”
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