🗣 “I speak as a strong monarchist, but nevertheless, I hope that members of the public will remain free to share their opinions and protest in regard to issues about which they feel strongly.”
Those concerned have been arrested and charged on suspicion of breaching the peace or over alleged public order offences. The arrests have prompted a backlash from civil liberties group and the Republic campaign group, claiming their right to free expression has been violated.
The Metropolitan Police has since said people have a right to protest after protesters were threatened with arrest in London on Monday. Mr Davis wrote in his letter he did not want to interfere in the judicial process, but hoped the police would continue to respect free speech. The MP wrote: “If the individual concerned committed acts of violence, or the police had reason to believe they would, then action was obviously necessary. But if the individual was simply stating an opinion, I trust you agree a liberal approach would be desirable.
“I speak as a strong monarchist, but nevertheless, I hope that members of the public will remain free to share their opinions and protest in regard to issues about which they feel strongly.” Mr Davis later tweeted: “At a time of national mourning, we should all ensure that we behave respectfully. But we must not sacrifice the principle of free speech upon which modern Britain is built.”
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