NSW ANTI-PROTEST LAW RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL AFTER PALESTINE ACTION GROUP COURT CHALLENGE
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✍️ The New South Wales supreme court has struck down a law that gave police expanded powers to prevent protests near places of worship, ruling that it impermissibly burdened the freedom of political communication.
👉 The New South Wales supreme court has struck down a law that gave police expanded powers to prevent protests near places of worship 👉 The law was aimed at curbing antisemitism and was passed in February 👉 The law gave police the power to move on protesters who are 'in or near' a place of worship 👉 The Palestine Action Group challenged the law, arguing that its vagueness created a 'chilling effect' 👉 The court ruled that the law was unconstitutional as it impermissibly burdened the freedom of political communication
-- #JoshLees #AnnaMitchelmore #MichaelSexton #FelicityGraham #StephenLawrence #AnthonyD'Adam #CameronMurphy #ChrisMinns #NewSouthWales #Sydney #TownHall #HydePark #GreatSynagogue #politics
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