31 people have been charged after activists caused disruption in Parliament Square during a Just Stop Oil protest. Demonstrators lay on the floor of the square after marching around in orange jackets. 61 arrests were made under the Public Order Act.
The Metropolitan Police said 31 people had been charged on Tuesday after activists caused disruption in Parliament Square on Monday.Demonstrators lay on the floor of every corner of the square on Monday after marching around in orange jackets.The Met said 61 arrests were made at the demonstration under section seven of the Public Order Act .
This allows officers to make an arrest if a protester "disproportionately interferes with road transport infrastructure".
Just Stop Oil Westminster Protest Activists Disruption Parliament Square Arrests Public Order Act
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