Demonstration against Criminal Justice Bill in London

Title

Demonstration against Criminal Justice Bill in London

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

25 Jul 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:12

Description

Max Cotton reports on a massive demonstration in London against the new Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill, due to become law in autumn 1994. The legislation is being opposed by different groups such as New Age Travellers and Ravers who see it as affecting their civil liberties and lifestyle. Includes recording of the demonstration; interviews with Metropolitan Police Commander John Purnell; chief steward Jez(?); vox pop with demonstrators, including Mouse.

Contributors

Max Cotton; John Purnell; Mouse

Keywords

Legislation; London; Law; Police; Political protests; Demonstrations; Metropolitan Police; Civil and political rights; Gypsies; Criminal justice legislation; Travellers; New Age Travellers; Criminal Justice Act 1994; Eviction (land)

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