Officers will focus on gathering evidence rather than making arrests, says Met police<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
The Metropolitan police<\/strong> has released a statement after the high court\u2019s ruling this morning, warning that the proscription remains in place and so showing support for Palestine Action<\/a> is still a criminal offence.<\/p>\n The Met acknowledged that the \u201cunusual circumstances\u201d may cause some confusion among the public as to what happens next, it said that officers will \u201ccontinue to identify offences<\/strong> where support for Palestine Action is being expressed, but they will focus on gathering evidence<\/strong> of those offences and the people involved to provide opportunities for enforcement at a later date, rather than making arrests<\/strong> at the time\u201d.<\/p>\n It added: \u201cThis is the most proportionate approach we can take, acknowledging the decision reached by the court while recognising that proceedings are not yet fully concluded.<\/p>\n \u201cThis approach relates solely to the expression of support for Palestine Action. We will continue to intervene and make arrests where we see people crossing the line from lawful protest to intimidate, to damage property, to use violence, to stir up racial hatred or to commit other offences.\u201d<\/p>\n