PHIL NOBLE
For example, the penalty for attacks on NHS employees is to be doubled to up to two years. The changes are to be announced this Tuesday in the so-called Queen’s Speech. Queen Elizabeth II reads out the government declaration on the reopening of parliament.
In addition, Johnson wants to give the police further powers to curb knife violence among young people and to speed up legal processes. However, this law is particularly controversial because it allows the police to break up demonstrations because of their volume. The Conservative government’s plan, which is seen as a reaction to movements like Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, led to violent protests and isolated attacks on police forces a few weeks ago.
“My government is still focused on fighting this epidemic, saving lives and livelihoods, and introducing vaccines. But we also need to look ahead and move forward with the promises we have made to the people of Britain. ” It is about unifying the country and raising living conditions everywhere, said Johnson, also with a view to the election success of independence advocates in Scotland.
The Prime Minister also announced an environmental law that sets legally binding environmental targets. Great Britain will host the UN climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, in November.