London 'Kill the Bill' rally: Police clash with protesters at Parliament Square

Protesters and police have clashed in Parliament Square with riot police being assembled.

What are the Kill the Bill protests for?

The new policing bill, which has passed its second reading, would give police chiefs the power to impose a start and finish time on demonstrations, set noise limits and apply the rules to just one person. This means an individual holding a placard with a megaphone could be fined up to £2,500 if they refuse police direction. Additionally, criminal damage to statues and memorials, like those witnessed during the Black Lives Matter protests last year, would be punishable by up to 10 years in prison.