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James Moncur

Police in Dundee launch major protest survey to showcase commitment to ‘upholding human rights’

Police in Dundee have launched a protest survey following recent COP26 demonstrations in the city.

The force is keen to highlight its commitment to ‘upholding human rights’ by seeking views from everyone affected by the marches.

They now want to hear from anyone involved in or who lived close to the recent demos.

A force spokesman said: “Police Scotland is a rights-based organisation that puts our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights at the heart of everything we do.

Locals of all ages joined the 1.5 mile march in Dundee. (Jon Brady/Daily Record)

“This means we will protect the rights of people who wish to peacefully protest or counter-protest, balanced against the rights of the wider community.

“We work hard to keep people safe when there’s events and gatherings in our vibrant communities.

“We want to hear your views if you have attended a protest or event, if you live near to where events take place or if you have any thoughts to share in general.

“We want to hear what you think about our approach to keeping people safe. We will use your feedback to shape our decisions in the future.

You can take part in the survey here.

Dundee Live was at the major Cop26 demonstration on 5th November.

Around 200 activists of all ages marched through Dundee in a climate protest that brought traffic to a halt in the city centre.

The demonstration, organised by the Tayside COP26 Coalition, wound its way to City Square from Magdalen Green.

Activists chanted demands for "climate justice" as they walked along Perth Road, where police officers on bicycles brought motorists to a standstill.

Among the marchers were dozens of schoolchildren, many of whom had been given time off of school to join the protest.

Young protester Katie Wright, seven, with her homemade placard (Jon Brady/Daily Record)

Young Katie Wright, seven, hoisted a sign reading "COP26: act now" high in the air as she joined the parade.

Marchers gathered in City Square at the end of the walk to hear speeches from a number of local figures, including representatives of Extiniction Rebellion and Dundee University's Botanic Garden curator Kevin Frediani.

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