"Officers on the ground will act decisively and be briefed on placards, flags and chanting that will cross the line into hate crime or support of a proscribed organisation. We will also take action where [violations occur]."
"Scotland Yard is preparing for a 'difficult public order' environment, with at least 1,000 officers deployed to manage an anticipated crowd of around 12,000 people, amid the ongoing conflict in Iran."
"Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood granted the police's request for a month-long ban on the annual march, organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC). This marks the first such protest restriction since 2012, though a 'static protest' remains legally permissible."
London's Metropolitan Police issued a warning ahead of Sunday's Al Quds Day demonstration, announcing plans to act decisively against intifada chants and hate speech displays. Scotland Yard prepared for a challenging public order situation by deploying at least 1,000 officers to manage an anticipated crowd of approximately 12,000 people. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood granted police's request for a month-long ban on the annual march organized by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, marking the first such restriction since 2012. While the march itself was prohibited, a static protest remained legally permissible. Officers received briefings on identifying placards, flags, and chanting that constitute hate crimes or support for proscribed organizations, with instructions to take decisive action against violations.
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