What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protest from delinquent caned in haste heartlessly (3,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Protest". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CANED (synonym="CANED") + HU (synonym="HU") + RY (synonym="haste") = HUE AND CRY; definition: "Protest" The answer is HUE AND CRY.

Protest from delinquent caned in haste heartlessly (3,3,3)

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