BLM, Extinction Rebellion and animal rights protests all targeted as forces expand use of drones

Police have used unmanned drones to monitor political protests, including those held by the non-violent Black Lives Matter movement, research shows.

Police also used drones in 2020 at animal rights protests, Extinction Rebellion and anti-HS2 demonstrations, and in one instance, an extreme-right protest.

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