© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 15/01/2022. Manchester, UK. A protester is seen with the words " KILL THE BILL " drawn under their eyes . Thousands gather in St Peter's Square in Manchester City Centre during a " Kill the Bill " demonstration . Protesters oppose the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which , amongst numerous authoritarian provisions, expands police powers to access health care records , gives them broader stop and search powers and the power to limit and criminalise public assembly and demonstrations . Photo credit : Joel Goodman