18 Aug 2021 | 11:28 AM UTC
UK: Civil rights activists to protest in multiple cities Aug. 21
Civil rights activists to protest in UK cities Aug. 21; heightened security, localized disruptions likely; isolated clashes possible.
Event
Activists plan to protest in central London Aug. 21 against the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill. Actions have been confirmed at the following locations:
London: Parliament Square from 12:00
Brighton: Beachfront opposite West Street from 12:00
Liverpool: Prince's Park from 13:00
Manchester: Picadilly Gardens from 12:30
Related demonstrations are likely in additional cities nationwide. Attendance will likely be in the hundreds but could vary by location.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the actions. Large crowds and associated security measures could prompt localized business and transportation disruptions in protest areas. Violence is possible and has occurred at previous related rallies. Bystanders are unlikely to be directly targeted but would face an indirect threat of harm.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in affected areas Aug. 21.
