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by dotBen 5283 days ago
The whole point with Kettling, which kinda makes it punitive, is that they are 100% clear that you are not leaving the enclosed pen they have created.

Sometimes the kettling can go on for 6+ hrs and even with protestors demanding toilet breaks, water or medical issues from standing up for so long, the police have refused them to leave.

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sounds like that would be unlawful here on several levels
In the US I think that might come under false arrest or illegal imprisonment by the police.
Unlawful detainment, among other things I think.
They should definitely contact the police about that unlawful behavior.