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World wide history of peaceful street demonstrations from their earliest beginning in eighteenth century England to their use throughout the world in the twenty-first century. Describes why some demonstration movements succeeded and others failed. Contrasts demonstrations within the law with civil disobedience demonstrations. Describes Peterloo, the Chartists, the Suffragettes, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Greenpeace, Tian An Men Square and many more. The only world-wide history of this topic. Illustrated. "" A brilliant analysis of the right to protest by one of the world's leading experts. Paul Harris's book is a powerful reminder that freedom and democracy only thrive when this right is protected by law. Historically rich and full of legal ammunition, it made me want to take to the streets as well as the courts."" Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. "" Essential reading for students studying constitutional and administrative law, for those with an interest in human rights, and also for those engaged in peaceful protest the world over"" Denning Law Journal

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This is an excellent book, extremely well written, clearly by a very knowledgeable author. The tone of the book is intelligent but not long-winded, and I found it a very easy read. I had a general interest in this topic but having read the book a couple of times now, I have a far better understanding not only of the history of peaceful demonstrations but the issues faced by demonstrators who are doing their utmost to make their opinions and beliefs known without breaking any laws or causing harm to others. There are shocking reports of incidents such as the Peterloo and Sharpeville massacres which illustrate how authorities have used distinctly non-peaceful means to put an end to peaceful demonstrations, and how they have tried to cover these things up. I've been genuinely inspired by this book and the stories of people who have been brave enough to stand up for their beliefs and their rights. Amazon customer review by ks 0303 21 September 2015

""" This is an excellent book, extremely well written, clearly by a very knowledgeable author. The tone of the book is intelligent but not long-winded, and I found it a very easy read. I had a general interest in this topic but having read the book a couple of times now, I have a far better understanding not only of the history of peaceful demonstrations but the issues faced by demonstrators who are doing their utmost to make their opinions and beliefs known without breaking any laws or causing harm to others. There are shocking reports of incidents such as the Peterloo and Sharpeville massacres which illustrate how authorities have used distinctly non-peaceful means to put an end to peaceful demonstrations, and how they have tried to cover these things up. I've been genuinely inspired by this book and the stories of people who have been brave enough to stand up for their beliefs and their rights."" Amazon customer review by ks 0303 21 September 2015"

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Paul Harris is a barrister in England and in Hong Kong where he is a senior counsel . He was the founder of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and of the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor. This book grew out of his experience defending demonstrators in Hong Kong, when he discovered that there was no history of street demonstrations and decided to write one..

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