Met Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam march over disorder fears
Conditions under the Public Order Act include a new assembly point and finishing time for the demonstration.
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The Metropolitan Police announced on Thursday that conditions under the Public Order Act would be applied to the Unite the People "No to Sharia Law" demonstration. The original plan for protesters to gather on Edgware Road has been cancelled. The police stated the measures are necessary to prevent serious disorder and significant disruption to communities.
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Under the new regulations, participants are required to assemble at Hyde Park Corner. Gatherings are not permitted before 11:30 am, and the protest must conclude by 4:30 pm. A specific route, determined by police officers, must be followed. A Metropolitan Police spokesman warned that anyone deliberately breaching these conditions will be committing a criminal offence, adding that officers would be present to ensure the event proceeds safely and peacefully.
Local Concerns and Rising Hate Reports
Concerns had been raised by business owners and residents in the Edgware Road area regarding the rightwing march, organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Georgia Gould, the Member of Parliament for Queens Park and Maida Vale, stated that businesses and residents in Church Street and around Edgware Road have faced increasing online targeting from the far right. She emphasised their right to live safely and free from intimidation. Caroline Sargent, deputy leader of Westminster City Council, acknowledged the disruption and concern such events can cause to local communities and condemned any demonstration promoting hatred or division.
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The decision to impose conditions on the march comes amid a reported surge in anti-Muslim hate incidents in London. The monitoring organisation Tell Mama recorded 1,031 reports of anti-Muslim hate and prejudice in the capital between January and the end of June this year. This figure is higher than the total of 1,028 recorded for the entirety of 2023. Tell Mama described these statistics as alarming, indicating a continuous escalation of hostility towards Muslims in London. Reports have increased annually, rising from 313 in 2021 to 818 in 2022, and reaching a record 1,909 in 2023, more than six times the number from four years prior. The organisation stated that each report represents a Londoner who felt unsafe due to their faith.
Counter Protest Planned
A static counter protest, organised by Stand Up to Racism, is also planned in response to the UKIP demonstration.
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+What conditions have been placed on the UKIP march?
The Metropolitan Police has stipulated that protesters must assemble at Hyde Park Corner, cannot gather before 11:30 am, must follow a police-determined route, and must finish by 4:30 pm. These conditions are imposed under the Public Order Act to prevent serious disorder.
+Why were these restrictions put in place?
The restrictions were put in place by the Metropolitan Police due to fears of serious disorder and significant disruption. This decision was influenced by concerns raised by local businesses and residents in the Edgware Road area, as well as a rise in anti-Muslim hate reports.
+What is the context regarding anti-Muslim hate reports in London?
Monitoring organisation Tell Mama recorded 1,031 reports of anti-Muslim hate and prejudice in London between January and June 2026. This figure is already higher than the total for all of 2023, indicating a sustained escalation in hostility towards Muslims in the capital.
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