High Court Declares Home Office Protest Regulations Unlawful

Judges rule new police powers over protests exceeded legal authority and lacked proper consultation.

The Home Office's lowered threshold for police intervention in protests was ruled unlawful by the High Court.
Civil liberties group Liberty successfully challenged the regulations, citing unfair risks to peaceful protesters.
The regulations redefined 'serious disruption' from 'significant' to 'more than minor,' expanding police powers.
Judges criticized the use of statutory instruments to bypass full parliamentary scrutiny.
Campaigners hailed the decision as a significant victory for democracy and civil rights.