Protesters gathered for a demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries calling for the lifting of restrictions on protest rights in the United Kingdom. More than 300 demonstrators staged a mass sit-in in Trafalgar Square, holding signs reading “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” as part of the protest. Police moved in to arrest participants on suspicion of offences related to displaying support for a proscribed organisation, while activists argue the action highlights concerns over civil liberties and freedom of expression.