DrALJONESApr 14

Report: 500+ arrested defying Palestine Action ban in London.

"The protesters - many grey-haired & frail - were seen being hauled away, while some were led leaning on crutches. A number of the demonstrators were dressed as Suffragettes".

Former Palestine Action hunger strikers were also present. "Look how many police are here, just for elderly people holding placards. It's a joke. The state is a joke”, said Heba Muraisi.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/over-arrested-hundreds-gather-defy-palestine-action-ban-london

#USPol #UKPol #EUPol #Palestine #news .

Show threadHywel MallettApr 14
@DrALJONES I happened to be in London on Saturday, passing by Trafalgar Square. The number of police vans I saw lined up along Pall Mall was astonishing. It must have been over 100.
Show threadGeofCoxApr 14

@hmallett @DrALJONES

Does anybody know the true figure for the number of arrests at this demo ? The French media reported it (as here) at 500+, but the UK media said 200+. Why the difference ?

@Geri

Show threadTottsApr 14

@GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES the figure of 200+ was an initial release given midafternoon. The final figure of the Metropolitan Police is 523.

Defend Our Juries have not, as of yet, cross-referenced that to those who committed themselves to being arrested

Besides central London, there were some ppl arrested in Hastings, whilst a couple sat undisturbed in Truro with the self same signs

#PalestineAction

Show threadCaptain Jack SparrowApr 14

@Geri @GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES

so the MET are still breaking the law..?

#Pigs4Genocide

#PalestineAction

Show threadTottsApr 14
@Captain_Jack_Sparrow @GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES no
Show threadCaptain Jack SparrowApr 14

@Geri @GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES

? if the police are ignoring the fact that #PalestineAction is no longer a banned group, and still arresting people for showing their support, then surely the police are breaking the law?

Show threadTotts

@Captain_Jack_Sparrow @GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES the police can arrest who ever they want

The act of arresting a person is not in itself an illegal act xx

Apr 14 at 9:52pmWeb
Show threadCaptain Jack SparrowApr 14

@Geri @GeofCox @hmallett @DrALJONES

I see. They're still unlawful arrests:

Legal Framework in the UK
In the United Kingdom, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlines the conditions under which arrests are lawful. A police officer may arrest a person without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the individual has committed, is committing, or is about to commit an offence, and if the arrest is necessary.
https://ukcp.uk/a-guide-to-unlawful-arrests-in-the-uk/

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