Failure to notify is not, in itself, sufficient reason to break up a protest if it is peaceful and unarmed. - Jane Duncan

Internet rights are not as important as media rights at the moment, but any freedom of information lobby with some foresight needs to recognise that the internet will be at the heart of future media systems, and they need to adapt their advocacy strategies accordingly by including an internet component.

Violence against the police has also been a persistent problem, reducing morale and driving up violent responses. The police have claimed to be under siege from violent protesters but, at the same time, the police have proved to be far from impartial in responding to these protests.

State repression creates solidarity among movement participants, who justify the need for violence as a form of self-defence.