The rise and consequences of anti-protest laws (Pt 2) with Hannah Thomas

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The Silent Majority

Young and Resilient Research Centre

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4 days ago

The Silent Majority is here to flip the narrative of who is silent and who is the NEW majority. This podcast is about platforming young voices and tactical ways to move forward in times of change and crisis, ways to leverage research, communication and creative tools to connect with community and create change. Hosted by Varsha Yajman. Brought to you by the Young and Resilient Research Centre (YRRC) at Western Sydney University (WSU). The guests and statements by the guests on The Silent Majority do not reflect the views and values of YRRC Centre nor WSU.

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The rise and consequences of anti-protest laws (Pt 2) with Hannah Thomas

The Silent Majority

26 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

The rise and consequences of anti-protest laws (Pt 2) with Hannah Thomas

In this episode, part 2 of our two-part series on anti-protest laws, we are joined by Hannah Thomas, a lawyer, activist and writer, who was punched in the face by a police officer at a Palestine protest she attended.

Thomas talks to us about her experience and recovery, the importance of protest and the impact of anti-protest laws.

Resources:

Human Rights Law Centre - ⁠The Protest in Peril report ⁠

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/10/uk-police-arrested-522-people-at-palestine-action-protests-in-london