A letter signed by over 40 legal scholars criticizes the Metropolitan police for their disproportionate response to a pro-Palestine protest in London. The police made 77 arrests and imposed conditions that effectively banned the gathering, leading to claims of an attack on the rights to assembly and protest. The signatories argue that these actions, motivated by political considerations, are a dangerous escalation against peaceful demonstrations and call for a repeal of recent anti-protest laws. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign disputes police claims that protesters attempted to breach conditions and requests an independent inquiry.
The letter urges an independent investigation into the Metropolitan police's actions, which are considered by legal scholars to infringe upon the rights to protest and assembly.
Over 40 legal scholars assert that the Metropolitan police's response to the pro-Palestine protest on January 18, 2025, was disproportionate and an abuse of power.
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