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Al Quds march banned in London after police cite 'severe' risks
The ban follows police concerns of serious disorder risks from the march and counter-protests amid the Middle East conflict, marking the first such move since 2012.
- Late on Tuesday night, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced, 'I have approved the Metropolitan Police’s request to ban the Al Quds march' to prevent serious public disorder.
- Against a historical backdrop, MPs called for a ban as the Islamic Human Rights Commission organises Al Quds Day, with calls from Labour and Conservative MPs urging the Home Secretary to act.
- Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, Public Order lead for the Met, said previous Al Quds Day marches resulted in arrests for supporting terrorist organisations and antisemitic hate crimes, calling the march "uniquely contentious" and noting the ban power had not been used since 2012.
- Thousands expected to march were affected as the ban prevents their route through Westminster to Downing Street, with the Metropolitan Police offering a stationary demonstration under strict conditions, and Campaign Against Antisemitism welcomed the decision.
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