Civil liberties groups denounce police harassment of Republican protesters after the rise of Carlos III

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Two men and a woman were arrested in

on Monday during Elizabeth II's funeral procession for criticizing the royal family or calling for the abolition of the monarchy.

Another man was arrested in

during the official 'proclamation' of Charles III for shouting: 'Who chose him?'

A lawyer was caught by police in

Square for displaying a banner that read "Not my king"...

Incidents against "republican" protesters have raged across the

in stark contrast to the royal pomp following the queen's death.

To the point that freedom groups have expressed their alarm at the hostility of the police, who have not hesitated to apply their new powers to public order disturbances.

"The number of cases we've seen in the last two days is concerning," said

a spokeswoman for the group

"Especially if we take into account that they occur in the context of an increasing restriction of freedom of expression and due to the drastic interpretation that the police are making of the new laws."

Labor MP

also expressed concern about Monday's incidents in Edinburgh.

"No one should be arrested simply for expressing their Republican views," the congresswoman declared.

In the first sets of the royal entourage that wrapped the coffin of Elizabeth II on the

a 22-year-old man was arrested after shouting as Prince Andrew passed by: "Old pervert!"

The insults to the "black sheep" of the royal family - for her involvement in the

sex scandal - were placated by the crowd with the collective proclamation of "God save the King!".

It was the first of three notable incidents as the procession passed.

Another 52-year-old man was arrested shortly after.

In the vicinity of the cathedral, a 22-year-old woman was also arrested who displayed a banner that read:

("Fuck imperialism, abolish the monarchy").

She was arrested for disorderly conduct.

was arrested on Sunday

for shouting "Who chose him?" after the official "proclamation" of Charles III as king.

Hill, a history professor, was released shortly after and reiterated that his intention was simply "to put on record that we have a head of state that has been imposed on us without our consent."

In

lawyer

released a video online showing a police officer warning him that he could be arrested if he dared to display the banner reading "Not my king."

"A period of mourning for the queen is fine, but taking advantage of this to attack the slightest sign of dissent is outrageous," Powlesland told

"People have the right to protest, but we ask that those who do so display the dignity and respect expected during this significant period of reflection," a Scotland Yard

spokesman replied .

The incidents contrast with the relative calm shown these days by the

created in 1983 and led by Graham Smith, who even sent his condolences to King Charles for the death of Elizabeth II, despite criticizing her rise as "undemocratic."

"It's a sensible way to go," Smith said.

"Let things take their course now, we'll get serious later."

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