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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The march started in the town centre of Eastbourne and finished at Wish Tower lawn. SUS-210405-151750001
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On the Wish Tower lawn people were treated to speeches and music. SUS-210405-152705001
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Protesters march along Eastbourne seafront as residents voiced their concern over the Bill. SUS-210405-153301001
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Eastbourne's 'Kill the Bill' march on the seafront. SUS-210405-154230001