Journalist obstructed at G20 protests

The Liberal Democrats today released a video of a journalist detained within the police cordon at the G20 protest. The video was taken by, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson, Tom Brake who was inside the kettle during the G20 protest at Bank as a legal observer.

Commenting, Tom Brake said:

“This video raises concerns about the relationship between the police and the media during the G20 protests.

“This journalist was obstructed in his work as he was not allowed to leave the area. This was an attack on the freedom of the press.

“There are clear guidelines laying out how the police should deal with the media. The police must allow journalists to go about their business.”

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