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In his letter Khan also accepted that “balancing public safety requirements against the fundamental right to peaceful protest is not easy” and he thanked the police for their success in making the coronation a global success. What briefing was provided to officers who were drafted in from outside of Westminster borough area to ensure they were aware of local partnership arrangements? What liaison took place with Westminster city council after the arrests of the “Night Star” volunteers?

What role the new legislation played in the arrests, and what consideration was given to concerns raised by City Hall that section 2 Public Order Act 2023 “being equipped to lock on” was so broadly drawn, that it could interfere with peaceful protest if not carefully interpreted? Why there was not a faster resolution in respect of these arrests following the initial decision to arrest? Why the protest liaison officer was not part of the decision-making process on the arrests or even contacted? The arrests of six members of the “Republic” group, and why the arresting officers did not appear to know or take into account, the liaison Republic had undertaken with Met in advance of the event? In particular, I would ask that you urgently provide me with further information on: Here is an excerpt.ĭespite the welcome efforts of so many committed officers, it is clear that some of the arrests made have given rise to concerns and, in my oversight role as mayor, I am seeking assurance from you that the issues related to these will be subject to a review and lessons learned. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has written to Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan police commissioner, calling for a “lessons learned” review of the policing of protests at the coronation. 16.15 BST Sadiq Khan tells Met to review coronation policing, including explaining why Republic activists detained for so long

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