A demonstrator faces of with a policeman during a protest against the Spanish government’s new anti-protest law in Madrid

A man, with his mouth taped, faces off with a Spanish riot policeman during a protest against the Spanish government’s new anti-protest security law in Madrid December 20, 2014. A demonstration against Spain’s new “Ley Mordaza” anti-protest bill was held on Saturday following its approval by the conservative-led Spanish parliament on December 11 despite heavy opposition from some politicians and activist groups, who say the law violates the right to protest, limits freedom of expression and gives more power to police. The bill will go to the senate next where it is expected to pass as the ruling People’s Party also has a majority in the upper house. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN – Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CRIME LAW)