1.   It also did away with requirements of police approval for the use of loudspeakers and small public gatherings.

2.   Police approval was required for all groups.

3.   Schell said his response will show which recommendations can immediately go into effect and which ones would need police union approval.

4.   A law restricting free speech is expected to be put to the test on Monday as an opposition politician goes to trial for addressing crowds without police approval.

5.   Acting with police approval in some cases, and without it in others, they blocked off some streets completely.

6.   Anwar said Monday his nationwide political reform tour was on hold, pending police approval.

7.   But the law itself, which requires police approval for street protests, was upheld by the justices as guaranteeing democracy and public order.

8.   Demonstrations will need police approval and permits for bullhorns.

9.   If the recommendations are adopted, demonstrations will need police approval and Hong Kong groups will need permission to have links with foreign organizations.

10.   In China, police approval is needed to protest legally, although permission is rarely if ever granted.