Activists could be jailed for six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes

<p>Law aimed at tackling harassment will criminalise protests outside homes of MPs in England and Wales amid rise in complaints</p><p>Activists could be jailed for up to six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes in England and Wales under a new law aimed at tackling harassment of politicians after a surge of intimidation complaints.</p><p>The law would criminalise protests outside the homes of MPs, peers and councillors as well as others who have stood for public office – and is likely to draw further criticism that the government is squeezing the right to protest.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/03/activists-could-be-jailed-for-six-months-for-protesting-outside-mps-homes">Continue reading...</a>