The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) did not make any arrests at pro-Palestine rallies held in Belfast and Derry over the weekend, a stark contrast to the more than 800 arrests made during a similar demonstration in London.
The London protest was against the government's ban on the campaign group Palestine Action.
The majority of arrests by the Metropolitan Police in London were for supporting a proscribed organization, with many protesters carrying placards stating, 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action'.
In Belfast and Derry, similar placards and T-shirts were displayed, yet the PSNI did not make any arrests for supporting the proscribed group, despite dozens of people showing their support in recent weeks.
This difference in police response highlights the varying approaches to protests across the UK and has sparked discussion about freedom of expression and the enforcement of laws regarding proscribed organizations.
The London protest was against the government's ban on the campaign group Palestine Action.
The majority of arrests by the Metropolitan Police in London were for supporting a proscribed organization, with many protesters carrying placards stating, 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action'.
In Belfast and Derry, similar placards and T-shirts were displayed, yet the PSNI did not make any arrests for supporting the proscribed group, despite dozens of people showing their support in recent weeks.
This difference in police response highlights the varying approaches to protests across the UK and has sparked discussion about freedom of expression and the enforcement of laws regarding proscribed organizations.
