‘Kill the bill’ protests: new legislation is proportionate, says Buckland

Former justice secretary defends police and crime bill as it reaches final stages in parliament

The police, crime, sentencing and courts bill that has sparked kill the bill" demonstrations across the country is a proportionate" response to recent protests such as those by Insulate Britain, the former justice secretary Robert Buckland has said.

Protesters took to the streets in cities across the UK at the weekend to rally against the police and crime bill, which is reaching its final stages in parliament and will be considered by the House of Lords on Monday.