London Protest: Police Ready for Palestine Action Demonstration

0:00On April 10, London cops are gearing up for a big protestant or fog or square this Saturday against the ban on Palestine action. Activists from Defend our Juries plan a silent sit-in starting at 1pm, with thousands expected to hold banners, saying they oppose genocide and back. The group. It's all about pushing back on what they call threats to the legal system. Police say they expect criminal offenses at the event, since Palestine action is listed as a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act. Planning or joining it can land you up to 14 years in prison. Commander Claire Smart is leading the operation and warns folks to think twice about the risks. This comes amid a high court fight over the ban, which is put hundreds of trials on hold. Protesters have tried flooding the courts with cases from past demos, like the over 890 arrests during shows of support in Parliament, Square. Meanwhile, arrests keep happening. Last month, officers restarted grabbing Palestine action backers. On Sunday, seven were nabbed at RAF Lake and Heath in Suffolk and released on bail.

1:04Back in March, 18 got picked up outside New Skyland Yard. Police are ready for disruptions, like blocking officers or abuse, promising to handle it proportionally with arrests if laws break. The message is clear. Stay peaceful or face the consequences as this legal battle rolls on.