What happened
A judicial or quasi-judicial reminder connects the right to peaceful protest with limits on police conduct during protest situations. The reminder states that police excesses during protests can invite consequences, because law enforcement must protect rights and act within legal limits.
Background and earlier position
Freedom of speech and expression includes the ability to protest peacefully. Police responsibilities in protest situations include maintaining public order and protecting safety, but police powers are not unlimited. Courts typically examine whether police restrictions or use of force were lawful, necessary, and proportionate when protests are in progress.
What changed now
The current emphasis highlights police accountability during protest situations. The reminder stresses that police excesses during protests can lead to consequences through judicial or quasi-judicial directions that enforce legal limits.
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