LIVE: Tensions rise between activists and police during ’Kill the Bill’ protest in Bristol

Ruptly is live from Bristol on Sunday, March 21, as tensions rise between activists and police during a ‘Kill the Bill’ protest against the proposed ’Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill.’ The proposed legislation, which would give police greater powers, has provoked a strong backlash after police employed heavy-handed tactics to break up recent vigils in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard. The bill would see an increase in police powers, including allowing a start and finish time to be imposed on demonstrations. The bill has been met with strong criticism from human rights groups including the UK arm of Amnesty International and Rights of Women campaign group.