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Marching Orders: Met Police Urges Demo Delay

Nov 6, 2023
Former Met detective superintendent Shabnam Chaudhri and BBC's home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani discuss the challenges and complexities of policing pro-Palestinian marches. They also touch on allegations against a Conservative MP, the return of a government official, confusion over new legislation, book publicity, live bongs from Big Ben, and a lighthearted discussion on headphones.
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Shabnam Chaudhri
Dominic Casciani

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Quick takeaways

  • The Metropolitan Police are urging the organizers of a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration on Armistice Day to reconsider due to the risk of violence and disorder from breakaway groups, highlighting the challenges faced by police in balancing public order concerns with the right to protest.
  • Allegations of rape against an unnamed Conservative MP have caused controversy within the party, shedding light on the need for robust independent complaints procedures and raising questions about employment practices and the party's response to the allegations.

Deep dives

Concerns over Pro-Palestinian Protest on Armistice Day

The Metropolitan Police have expressed increasing concern about a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for Armistice Day in central London. The police have urged the organisers of the protest to reconsider, citing the growing risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups. While the organisers, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, have assured the police of their commitment to peaceful protest and adherence to police conditions, the police are facing significant pressure from the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to prevent further demonstrations. The police are working to balance public order concerns with the right to protest, but tensions surrounding the event continue to escalate.

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