UK Law Targeting Disruptive Protests Takes Effect

A climate activist from the group Insulate Britain sits on the ground in handcuffs after being arrested by police during a demonstration in which the protesters blocked a roundabout in central London on Oct. 8, 2021. Daniel Sorabji/ AFP via Getty Images

A controversial law intended to target protests by “woke militants“ and ”eco-warriors“ have come into effect in England and Wales on Tuesday.

Police are now able to set noise limits and other restrictions on marches and rallies, including one-person protests.