"Activists are set to gather at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square at midday for the latest protest calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be lifted. Supporters are expected to hold signs reading I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action, as part of a coordinated campaign demanding the group be de-proscribed. Police are bracing for further disruption following the Home Office's expansion of protest powers last month, which allow officers to restrict demonstrations based on the cumulative impact of previous protests in the same area."
"Senior officers can now impose conditions more quickly if they believe repeated gatherings are causing ongoing disruption. Today's event is one of a series of actions taking place in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29. Follow the latest updates below."
Activists will gather at the Peace Garden in Tavistock Square at midday to demand that the ban on Palestine Action be lifted. Supporters plan to display signs reading I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action as part of a coordinated campaign seeking de-proscription. Police are preparing for possible disruption after the Home Office expanded protest powers last month, allowing officers to restrict demonstrations based on the cumulative impact of previous protests. Senior officers can impose conditions more quickly if they judge repeated gatherings cause ongoing disruption. The event is one of actions across 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29.
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