Hate to say it, but I’m right, I could see it coming, the Police cannot cope and the Government are clueless.
Police forces will be granted powers to put conditions on repeat protests, the government has announced, a day after nearly 500 protesters were arrested.
Senior officers will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of previous protests, the Home Office said, which could mean they instruct organisers to hold events elsewhere if a site has seen repeated demonstrations.
Anyone who breaches these conditions will risk arrest and prosecution, it said.
Following Thursday's deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester all police forces in England and Wales are offering additional support to the 538 synagogues and Jewish community sites across the country.
The new powers will be "brought forward as soon as possible", the Home Office said.
While the right to protest is fundamental "this freedom must be balanced with the freedom of their neighbours to live their lives without fear", Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said.
She said large, repeated protests could leave sections of the country, particularly religious communities, "feeling unsafe, intimidated and scared to leave their homes".
Mahmood said this had been particularly evident within the Jewish community recently.
The home secretary will carry out a review of current protest legislation to "ensure powers are sufficient and being applied consistently", the government said.
This will include powers to ban protests outright, the government said.
Id also like to add, if this was miners fighting for their jobs and holding protests in London week in and out, Batons and horses would have been deployed and an exclusion zone would have been put in place after a few weeks.
Whether we like it or not, these protesters are breaking the law and deliberately doing so by supporting Palestine action, are they brave, they will have Terrorist supporter branded to their name for the rest of their lives, it will be on every DBS check they have, and never leave the Police national Computer. Consequences when travelling abroad there might be restrictions at Passport control and will be viewed at any job interview that requires DBS check?
Key Proscribed Organizations
Hamas: The entire organization was proscribed in November 2021, following a partial proscription of its military wing since 2001.
Hizb ut Tahrir: Proscribed in November 2021, according to the UK Parliament briefing.
Wagner Group: This mercenary group was also proscribed, as announced in November 2021, according to UK Parliament.
Palestine Action: Added to the list in 2025, referring specifically to the organization based in the United Kingdom.
Maniacs Murder Cult (MMC): This group was added to the list by an amendment order in 2025, according to the UK's official website.
Russian Imperial Movement (RIM): Also proscribed in 2025, according to the UK's official website.
Why Organizations Are Proscribed
An organization is placed on the list if it is believed to be involved in or to promote or encourage terrorism.
Consequences of Proscription
It is a criminal offence to become a member of or give support to a proscribed organization.
Individuals can be imprisoned for up to 14 years and/or fined for a more serious offence, or face up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of up to £5,000 for other proscription offences, notes Counter Terrorism Policing.
