Home Office Considers Call to Curb Pro-Palestine Protest With Tighter Law

The department is examining proposals submitted by Campaign Against Antisemitism and by the government’s adviser on political violence and disruption.

Pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter protesters are seen at Piccadilly Circus in London on May 18, 2024. Aaron Chown/PA Wire

The Home Office has said it’s “looking closely” at calls from Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) to curb weekly pro-Palestinian protests with tighter laws.

The campaigner has submitted proposals including a call on Home Secretary James Cleverly to change the law so marches that cause cumulative disruption, not limited to physical obstructions, can be banned.