18 May 2023 | 02:46 PM UTC
UK: Supporters of former Pakistani president to protest at Palace of Westminster in London May 21
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to protest at Palace of Westminster, London, UK, from 14:00 May 21. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
The London branch of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has called on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to demonstrate outside the Palace of Westminster in London from 14:00 May 21 in solidarity with the same protests occurring in Pakistan. These protests follow the imprisonment and release of Khan, who is accused of multiple counts of corruption. Precedent suggests the event will be well attended, with several hundred activists likely to gather.
Tight security measures will likely accompany the event, especially due to the sensitive location of the protest. Localized disruptions are likely. Violence is not anticipated, but low-level scuffles may occur, particularly if demonstrators attempt to cross police barriers.
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 during the afternoon of May 21.
