"Scotland Yard is preparing for a "difficult public order" situation, deploying at least 1,000 officers to manage an anticipated crowd of around 12,000 people. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood granted a police request for a month-long ban on the march organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), marking the first such protest restriction since 2012."
"Despite the ban, participants can still legally assemble for a "static protest," with the IHRC stating the demonstration will proceed "in defiance of a Government ban on the march." Police warned officers will "act decisively" against "intifada" chants and placards deemed to spread hate."
Thousands of protesters are expected at London's annual al-Quds Day demonstration, prompting police to prepare for significant public order challenges. Scotland Yard deployed at least 1,000 officers to manage an anticipated crowd of around 12,000 people. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood granted a police request for a month-long ban on the march organized by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, the first such restriction since 2012. Despite the ban, participants can legally assemble for a static protest, with organizers stating the demonstration will proceed in defiance of the government ban. Police warned they will act decisively against intifada chants and placards deemed to spread hate. The annual event has drawn previous criticism over alleged backing for the Iranian regime, with counter-protests also planned.
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