Pro-choice member of Parliament knocks bill limiting pro-life protesters: 'That's draconian'
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Claire Fox, a left-leaning, pro-choice member of Parliament, explains why she opposes a bill that would limit the actions of pro-life protesters.
"This government fully supports the right of individuals to engage in peaceful protest; however, the serious disruption caused by a small minority of protestors has highlighted that more needs to be done to protect the public and businesses from these unacceptable actions," the UK government website reads, adding that the new measures "are needed to bolster the police’s powers to respond more effectively to disruptive and dangerous protests." Cortney O'Brien is an Editor at Fox News. Twitter: @obrienc2
The bill was introduced to address disruptive tactics used by climate protesters, which Fox said she "understands." The MP lamented the rise of groups like Extinction Rebellion, and Just Stop Oil - eco protesters who she said have disrupted the lives of ordinary people by taking over streets and who believe they can "bully" people into giving into their net-zero demands. In that sense, she gets the government mentality to crack down on those who are "abusing" the right to protest.