[dotBen]

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.

[nerfhammer]

sounds like that would be unlawful here on several levels

[ms4720]

In the US I think that might come under false arrest or illegal imprisonment by the police.

[nerfhammer]

Unlawful detainment, among other things I think.

[pstuart]

They should definitely contact the police about that unlawful behavior.