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Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban
Commander Claire Smart said officers expect a large-scale event to involve criminal offences and warned attendees that support for a proscribed group is illegal.
- The Metropolitan Police warned that today's planned protest in London, organized by Defend Our Juries to support Palestine Action, is "likely to involve offending rather than a lawful protest."
- Supporting Palestine Action is illegal under the Terrorism Act, and the Met noted that showing support for the proscribed organization constitutes a criminal offence under the law.
- In September last year, over 890 people were arrested for showing support to Palestine Action, with previous events involving coordinated attempts to obstruct officers and cause disruption.
- Commander Claire Smart, leading operations in London this weekend, urged attendees to consider serious consequences of an arrest, stating officers will act where the law is broken.
- While acknowledging the dedication of staff managing repeated public order events, the Met maintains it has sufficient resources and plans in place to respond to potential criminal activity.
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London braces for mass protest backing banned Palestine Action group
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Thousands expected at London protest over ban on Palestine Action group
Thousands of people are expected to gather in central London for a planned protest in support of the group Palestine Action. The demonstration is set to take place in the well-known Trafalgar Square and is likely to draw a large crowd. According to reports, the protest will last for about one hour. People taking part are expected to sit quietly while holding banners with messages supporting Palestine Action and expressing concern about the situa…
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