"The force said they have used conditions under the public order act to ensure only rally areas that have been agreed in advance are used and to set fixed routes that must be followed and to determine required end times."
"Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell, who is in charge of the policing operation this weekend, said: This is going to be a busy weekend for our officers but we have detailed plans in place to ensure all groups protesting this weekend can do so lawfully and without causing serious disruption to other Londoners, businesses or visitors."
"I am mindful that it is less than a week since the appalling arson attack in Golders Green which will only have compounded already heightened fears in the Jewish community."
"Hundreds of thousands of people are to turn out in central London to support what is expected to be the biggest multicultural march in UK history on Saturday."
The Metropolitan police will maintain a significant presence in Westminster due to expected large protests organized by the Together Alliance and the Palestine Coalition. Protests against the Iranian regime are also planned. The police have established agreed rally areas and fixed routes under the public order act. Dispersal zones will be enforced to prevent disruption. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell emphasized the importance of balancing the rights of protesters with community safety, especially in light of recent events affecting the Jewish community.
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