Why are there prison bars around the statues of Gandhi, Mandela and Fawcett in Parliament Square? - Greenpeace UK

Prison Bars Around Iconic Statues in Parliament Square

Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of three iconic protesters in Parliament Square to highlight the UK government's crackdown on the right to protest.

A team of highly-trained activists put three of the nation's most recognisable monuments behind bars.

These monuments stand outside Parliament in central London – at the heart of British democracy.

Highlighting the UK government's crackdown on the right to protest.

Author's summary: Greenpeace protests UK's crackdown on right to protest.

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