"Local workers said security guards were in position in front of the artwork, which is thought to be a reference to pro-Palestine protests. One, Matteo, said he passed by at 8.30am on Monday when the guards were trying to stop people from taking pictures. More staff then arrived with supplies to cover it up. I think it's disgusting that they would just cover it up, added Matteo, who witnessed arrests at a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday."
"Police detained close to 900 people in the demonstration against the banning of the protest group, Palestine Action. Banksy's Instagram photo showed a lawyer and a cyclist passing the artwork, which is on the wall of the Queen's Building at the court complex. The protester lies on the ground holding a white placard with a red mark resembling blood. Banksy, whose identity is not known, has a reputation for political works"
Banksy created a mural on the Royal Courts of Justice wall depicting a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester. Security guards quickly positioned themselves in front of the artwork and covered it. Banksy posted a photograph of the piece on Instagram, confirming authorship. Local witnesses reported guards trying to prevent people from taking pictures and additional staff arriving with coverings. A witness called Matteo described the cover-up as disgusting and referenced recent arrests at pro-Palestine demonstrations. The image shows the protester holding a white placard with a red mark and sits on the Queen's Building wall.
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