UK Police Express Regret Over Arresting Anti-Monarchy Protesters During Coronation

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UK Police Express Regret Over Arresting Anti-Monarchy Protesters During Coronation
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British police expressed regret over the arrests of anti-monarchy protesters during the coronation of King Charles, saying they will not face criminal prosecution following criticism that the security response was heavy-handed. Six people were arrested on Saturday under new powers from the Public Order Act, a law to restrict protests that came into force days before the coronation, the biggest ceremony seen in Britain for 70 years. The arrests were criticised by civil liberties groups.

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