Organisers of pro-Palestine march in London fear Met poised to impose ban

Force could apply to outlaw protest on grounds of risk of disorder, but move would be shocking' threat to freedom of expression, rights campaigners say

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The Metropolitan police appeared to be on the brink of banning Saturday's planned pro-Palestine march through London after claiming that a protest on Remembrance Day would be inappropriate and risked violence.

After a meeting between organisers of the protests and the Met, a statement was issued on Monday in the name of the deputy assistant commissioner, Ade Adelekan, claiming that the risk of violence and disorder linked to breakaway groups is growing".