BLM groups play key role as thousands expected at ‘kill the bill’ protests

Black activists say they are alarmed by powers contained in the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join more than 40 protests against the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill on Saturday, with black activists playing lead roles in the kill the bill" coalition.

Protests against the bill, which would grant the police a range of new discretionary powers to shut down protests, are expected in cities from Edinburgh to Exeter on May Day, with the main focus of dissent expected in London.