425 Arrested at London Palestine Action Ban Protest

Here’s a summary⁢ of the provided BBC News article excerpt:

Protests in London and Edinburgh over ⁣Gaza Conflict Lead to Arrests

Banned Protests: Demonstrations took place in London and Edinburgh despite a ban on protests in the vicinity of Parliament.
London⁤ Arrests: Police made arrests in London, stating they were targeting ‍individuals “supporting genocide” while carrying out the⁣ arrests. ⁤The police presence was increased with officers from ‍the City⁤ of London Police joining the Metropolitan ‍Police. Organizers estimated around 1,500 people were ⁣protesting in Westminster. Criticism of⁢ Police Action: Amnesty International criticized the arrests, calling it “genuinely shocking” to arrest people for peacefully protesting and expressing ⁤concern about the ‍use ‍of terrorism laws.
Edinburgh Arrests: Police Scotland made two arrests ⁣at a demonstration in Edinburgh where people were showing support for Palestine Action.
*⁣ follow-up to Larger Protest: These protests follow a larger demonstration that occured last month.The article highlights the tension between the ⁣right to protest and‍ the government’s decision to ban demonstrations in certain areas, as well as concerns about ⁤the⁤ use of strong policing⁣ tactics and counter-terrorism legislation against protesters.