Police warn Kill the Bill protesters over Covid risk

A FRESH warning has gone out to people in Bristol, Bath and Taunton around Kill the Bill protests planned for today.

The demonstrations are against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. It would be the 11th Kill the Bill protest for Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary said yesterday: “We’re aware that various groups are intending to march and/or demonstrate in the town and city centres beginning from 11am on May Day.

“Officers remain committed to facilitating people’s democratic right to protest and are keen to help ensure these events take place safely.

“Under current coronavirus regulations, protest organisers must carry out a risk assessment and take all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the virus.

“Trade unionists, who have arranged a march to mark International Workers’ Day, are the only group to have been in contact with officers so far and police welcome the opportunity to work with them.”

A “Workers’ Solidarity Day” is set to start with demonstrators assembling at noon in Castle Park in Bristol.

> A demonstrator stands on a road sign in Bristol during a Kill the Bill protest