Clashes in Madrid as demonstrators rally against anti-protest bill [1]

Riots police block a street as supporters of anticapitalist social movement Rodea El Congreso throw bottles during a protest dubbed "Surround the congress" in Mardrid on December 14, 2013 demanding a change towards a, "genuine social democracy". (AFP Photo / Dani Pozo)

 

At least 23 people have been hurt in clashes outside the Spanish Parliament in Madrid, as hundreds of protesters gathered on Saturday to demonstrate against newly proposed anti-protest legislation.

The demonstrators held signs that said 'Freedom to protest’ and 'People's Party, shame of Spain!' while police and barricades prevented them from getting any closer to the parliament building.