https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/08/masked-protesters-could-soon-fac And if it does not worry you because you think it won't affect you, check out the details "Another new offence will make the possession of flares, fireworks and any other pyrotechnics at public processions and assemblies for protest illegal. Perpetrators may be forced to pay a £1,000 fine. It follows the use of flares and fireworks at protests against the Israel-Gaza war." Harmless foorball fans protesting about, for example, the ownership of their club could easily get dragged into this. Don't let them gradually erode your freedom. |  |