Arrests have begun on the largest demonstration regarding Palestine Motion in central London for the reason that group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation.
The Metropolitan police stated it had drawn officers from different forces to assist kind a “vital policing presence” within the capital because it faces a busy weekend of protests.
By Saturday afternoon, lots of of individuals had gathered in Parliament Sq. for an illustration organised by Defend Our Juries.
Protesters have beforehand held up placards supporting the proscribed group in Parliament Sq.. Defend Our Juries introduced earlier this week that as we speak’s occasions would go forward regardless of police warnings.
The ban signifies that membership of, or help for, Palestine Motion is a legal offence punishable by as much as 14 years in jail, underneath the Terrorism Act 2000.
Earlier than the protest, a House Workplace spokesperson stated: “The house secretary has been clear that the proscription of Palestine Motion just isn’t about Palestine, nor does it have an effect on the liberty to protest on Palestinian rights.
“It solely applies to the particular and slim organisation whose actions don’t replicate or characterize the 1000’s of individuals throughout the nation who proceed to train their elementary rights to protest on completely different points.
“Freedom to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy and we shield it fiercely.”
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