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19th October 2017, 10:05:53 UTC

The Polish government is cracking down on peaceful protesters in a blatant attempt to dissuade further protests, Amnesty International said in a new report out today.

The report Poland: On the streets to defend human rights, documents how the authorities use techniques such as surveillance, harassment and prosecution to disperse and prevent mass protests. Since 2016, thousands of people have taken to the streets to peacefully protest against repressive legislation, including on women’s rights and proposed laws threatening the rule of law.

Read the report