"Commander Claire Smart stated, 'While the Met regularly polices peaceful and lawful protest without the need for arrests, this event presents different considerations. Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken.'"
"The police anticipate a large-scale event that is expected to involve criminal offences and strongly encourage those in attendance to consider the potential consequences."
"The Met's own data indicated that over 890 arrests were made during previous protests in Parliament Square that involved coordinated displays of support for Palestine Action."
The Metropolitan Police expects criminal offences during a protest in Trafalgar Square organized by Defend Our Juries against the ban on Palestine Action. Thousands of demonstrators plan to participate in a peaceful protest, holding banners that express their opposition to the ban. The police have warned that supporting a proscribed organization is a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. Commander Claire Smart emphasized the need for attendees to understand the legal implications and stated that the police are prepared to respond to any unlawful actions during the event.
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