PCC Statement on Disruption at Bath and North East Somerset Council Meeting

“Peaceful protest is an important democratic right, and people must be able to make their voices heard.

However, protest must not cross the line into behaviour that makes others feel unsafe or intimidated. Council staff and elected representatives have a right to feel safe and respected while carrying out their duties, and the incident at last night’s council meeting undermined that.

“We can disagree but that should not result in putting others at risk.” Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset