Activist Steve Bray, also known as Stop Brexit Man, has been acquitted of breaching a police prohibition on music outside Parliament, where he protested against the Conservative government. Bray played anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit edits from The Muppet Show and the theme from Darth Vader prior to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's session in Parliament. He faced charges under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 but represented himself, arguing his right to protest and claiming the police's directives were based on an outdated map. The court ruled in his favor, emphasizing his protest rights.
The Muppets and Darth Vader themes were used as the prime minister came in, which is what we always did for Rishi - apparently he's a Star Wars fan, the activist told the court.
I was playing music as part of my fundamental right to protest and it was done sporadically, rather than all day, Bray stated during the trial.
Bray was found not guilty of flouting a police ban after playing anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit edits outside Parliament, signifying a legal win for protest rights.
The police warned Bray with a map illustrating the prohibited areas, but he argued it was incorrect, highlighting his assertion of reasonable protest.
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