Met sets out policing plans ahead of protests this weekend

The Met is preparing for another busy weekend in the capital with a protest in Tower Hamlets and Westminster.

On Saturday 14 June, a protest against proposals for a new Chinese embassy will take place between 14:00hrs until 17:00hrs at Royal Mint Court, north of Tower Bridge. The Met has set out conditions, which are detailed below.

A protest organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Stop the War and other groups is also due to take place on Saturday at 14:00hrs in Parliament Square. There are currently no conditions in place, however there will be a police presence to ensure the protest takes place safely and any incidents can be dealt with. Any conditions will be updated on this page.

Currently we have not been informed of any planned counter protests, but the Met will be prepared and have sufficient resources in place.

Details on conditions are below:

Section 12 - Public Order Act

Any person taking part in the procession element of the protest against the proposed Chinese embassy site must not deviate from the route shown on the map below.

Having completed the procession, any person continuing to take part in the static element of the protest must remain in the area detailed below.

Section 14 - Public Order Act

Any person taking part in the static assembly element of the protest against the proposed Chinese embassy site must remain within the area shaded red on the map below.

The assembly must conclude by 17:00hrs.