Conditions imposed on events this weekend

Officers will be out in London policing protests and events this weekend with a number of conditions imposed to minimise disruption to others.

On Friday, 20 March, between 13:00hrs and 17:00hrs Iran Future Kingdom and others will hold a static assembly at the Iranian Embassy in Princes Gate SW7 in honour of the Persian New Year.

The assembly must conclude at 17:00hrs. After that time no one taking part is allowed to use amplified sound equipment for music or speech, or any other item to create noise, including musical instruments, sound‑emitting devices, or items struck or banged together.

There is no counter-protest planned.

On Saturday, 21 March Stop the War in Iran Coalition are holding a march with people gathering in Russell Square at 12noon and moving off at 12:45hrs. It will then travel down Kingsway, Aldwych, The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and end in Richmond Terrace for speeches.

Those taking part must stay in the shaded area on this map until the procession begins along its route:

Anyone then taking part in the procession must not deviate from this route:

The assembly in Richmond Terrace must finish at 18:00hrs and any speeches and amplified music must finish at 17:30hrs.

Also on Saturday, 21 March February, Stage for Freedom are holding a protest against the Iranian government. The group will meet up at Hyde Park Corner at 14:00hrs before marching to the Iranian embassy.

Conditions are in place which state the assembly at the embassy must conclude at 17:00hrs. No one taking part in the assembly is allowed to use amplified sound equipment for music or speech, or any other item to create noise, including musical instruments, sound‑emitting devices, or items struck or banged together.

Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who is in charge of policing London this weekend, said: “Officers will be on duty this weekend to police these events and ensure they pass off safely and peacefully. As always, we will not hesitate to act if we see criminality.

“We have imposed conditions, chiefly to minimise noise and disruption to local residents based on extensive feedback. Those who refuse to comply with the conditions risk being arrested.

"We will also not tolerate people setting off fireworks which we have seen in recent weeks. Please ensure if you are planning to attend this weekend’s events you act within the law and respect surrounding residents and businesses.”