Michael Mansfield: The Alfie Meadows verdict is a reminder of the coalition's hypocrisy on non-violent protest
Michael Mansfield: We need greater clarity on when the use of 'kettling' is permitted before people's freedom to protest is severely curtailed
Louise Christian: The European court of human rights had a chance to strengthen the right to protest. Instead, it set a dangerous precedent
Case arises as police prepare to handle protest march against government cuts through London on Saturday