UK: Pro-independence activists to demonstrate in Glasgow May 14

Event

Activists supporting the Scottish independence movement, led by the group All Under One Banner, plan to demonstrate in Glasgow, May 14. Participants will gather at Kelvingrove Park before marching to George Square from 12:00. Attendance could reach into the thousands.

Additional police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the action. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions along the march route. Public transport in the area may be canceled or diverted. The event is likely to be largely peaceful, though isolated clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons. Bystanders are unlikely to be directly targeted in any violence but would face an indirect threat of harm.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration 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 transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in the affected area May 14.