What do XR Protest Liaisons do?
WeIf optimisea actionsprotest action is assessed by liaisingthe withplanners as likely to be more effective if the police are notified in advance, XR PL will be given the mandate to contact the relevant force and let them know the details of the protest.
At the protest itself, XR PLs will be wearing a burgundy coloured tabard and will act as the point of contact between the police and securitythe contractors,protesters. asIt wellis asbest localthat authorities,other rebels on behalf of the protest.protest We maximise safety, clarify legal issues, hold authorities to account and maintain the anonymity of protesters. We wear dark red tabards.
Protest Liaisons have good communication skills, the confidence to remain assertive, calm and unafraid in challenging figures of authority. Legal knowledge certainly helps. The work involves working closely with every action support group as well as action planners.
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Contact us:[protestliaison@extinctionrebellion.uk] for more information (mailto:protestliaison@extinctionrebellion.ukuk)