Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM UK government to make it easier for police to stop protests UK Prime Minister says changes needed to stop disruption, but critics warn of risk to civil liberties. ADVERTISEMENT The United Kingdom government plans to revise the law to give police more powers to crack down on protests, after demonstrations that have seen some people blocking roads or marching slowly. ADVERTISEMENT The amendments to the Public Order Bill, to be tabled on Monday, will broaden the legal definition of “serious disruption”, giving police greater flexibility and “absolute clarity” over when they can intervene in a protest. ADVERTISEMENT Police have already been given additional powers to prevent protesters from using “guerrilla” tactics. “The right to protest is a fundamental principle of our democracy, but this is not absolute,” Prime Mi