Ep53: Hanging up the high vis? Protesters on trial

The Transform Justice Podcast by Transform Justice

Nov 14, 202500:34:43Society & Culture

What happens when the government turns protest into a crime? New laws aren’t just tightening the rules, they’re redefining who gets to speak out and even who has the right to a defence in court. With thousands of protest...

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