Metropolitan Police Restrict Pro-Palestinian March Near London Synagogue

The decision follows concerns over potential disruption to Jewish worshippers and has drawn criticism from MPs and activists.

The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions under the Public Order Act to prevent a planned pro-Palestinian march from gathering near a central London synagogue on January 18.
Police cited concerns about potential disruption to Shabbat services and the cumulative impact of protests near synagogues on Jewish worshippers since October 2023.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the march organizers, condemned the decision as a misuse of police powers, asserting that their protests are not hostile to Jewish people.
More than 30 MPs, peers, and public figures criticized the police's move, arguing it undermines the right to protest and democratic accountability.
The Metropolitan Police stated the decision was made independently of external influence and aimed to balance protest rights with minimizing disruption to the wider community.