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With headlines surrounding the terrible passing of Sarah Everard, women everywhere have been united in speaking out against sexual assault and other significant grievances faced by women everyday.
However, not unlike the abuse of power invoked by police departments in America in recent months following Black Lives Matter protests, it’s believed by many that the UK police officiating Sarah Everard’s vigil turned unnecessarily violent, after arrests were made when large crowds gathered in a show of solidarity against the shocking events which led to Sarah’s death.
Glasontbury’s own Emily Eavis has today tweeted out her thoughts on the necessity to be able to protest peacefully without facing repercussions: “I grew up going to marches and protests and the festival has always been a canvas for people who want to make their voices heard. We must preserve the right to peaceful protest.”
The iconic festival’s co-organiser also posted photos of Glastonbury’s ‘The Park’ stage, which has historically been made up of the types of banners and flags that would be seen at peaceful demonstrations, in a show of support for the rights to protest.