Three coaches of peace protesters were held for two hours by 100 riot police on their way to a demonstration at an RAF base in Gloucestershire.
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Three coaches of peace protesters were held for two hours by 100 riot police on their way to a demonstration at an RAF base in Gloucestershire.
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On 22 March 2003, peace protesters traveling to the RAF Base in Fairford, Gloucestershire, were detained for two hours by police. Taking Liberties documents the erosion of civil liberties in the UK under Prime Minister Tony Blair. It covers key events, including the arrests of protestors such as Maya Evans and Brian Haw. Archival footage features Tony Blair defending laws against civil rights, while also discussing the expansion of surveillance measures. Released on 8 June 2007, the film includes interviews with figures like Tony Benn and John Tulloch.
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Why Watch
- See Rachel North's perspective on civil liberties post-7/7.
- Find out about the police response to peace protests in 2003.
- Meet activists like Maya Evans and their fight for protest rights.
Did You Know
- The film was released in the UK on 8 June 2007.
- Tony Benn discusses the expulsion of Walter Wolfgang from the Labour Party Conference.
- The film features archive footage of Tony Blair defending laws that contradict the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Chris Atkins visited Counter Terror World 2006 to discuss surveillance technology.
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When was the documentary Taking Liberties released in the UK?
Taking Liberties was released in the UK on 8 June 2007.
Who directed the documentary Taking Liberties?
The documentary was directed by Chris Atkins.
What was the approval rating of Taking Liberties on Rotten Tomatoes?
Taking Liberties has an approval rating of 83% based on reviews from six critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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