UK: Activists to protest at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Oct. 6

Event

Activists associated with For Women Scotland plan to protest at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh from 11:30 Oct. 6. The gathering has been organized in opposition to proposed amendments to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) 2004. A few hundred people are likely to participate in the event.

Police will likely deploy to monitor and manage the rally. Some localized road travel disruptions are likely near the impacted area as protesters arrive and later depart. Violence is unlikely.

Advice

Exercise caution in the impacted location. Heed the instructions of local officials. Consider routes bypassing the Parliament building in the late morning and early afternoon.