Protest Law solicitors

If you have been arrested at a protest and require legal advice, contact our expert protest law team on our emergency police arrest number: 07659 111 192.

Protesting is a key part of a democratic society and one of the best ways to bring about change. In the United Kingdom, we owe many of the rights we have today to the people who were willing to protest for them. Over recent times, protests have become larger and more frequent than they have been for some years.

Protest arrests

Some protests have made headlines because they have become violent, with clashes between protestors and the police. This has led to police arrests on a large scale. People who are arrested may have simply got caught up with a dissident crowd, or are simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. In an emotionally-charged atmosphere, the police may lose control due to the size and mood of the crowd, leading to a higher proportion of police arrests. Hodge Jones & Allen protest law team defends clients against charges including trespass, criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.

Read our guidelines about what to do if you are arrested here.

Recent protest law cases

Recent cases where Hodge Jones & Allen has represented clients include G20 London on 1st April 2009, where we successfully represented everyone who was arrested, including the 'Space Hijackers' who drove a mock tank into the City of London; DSEi (2009); the Libyan Embassy protest (2011); and the TUC anti-cuts protest (2011).

Contact our specialist protest law solicitors

Hodge Jones & Allen has an experienced team of protest law solicitors led by partner Raj Chada. If you have been arrested in a protest, or if you have witnessed people being arrested in a protest, please call our 24 hour police arrest helpline number: 07659 111 192.