Protesters Climbing War Memorials Could Face Three-Month Jail Term

Published on February 4, 2024

Protesters who climb on war memorials could face three months in prison and a £1,000 fine under plans being proposed by the Home Secretary. Announcing the plans, James Cleverly said ascending memorials was “an insult” and “cannot continue.” The Cabinet minister vowed last year to look into giving police new powers to protect remembrance sites after pro-Palestine protesters climbed on the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London following a demonstration outside Parliament on Nov. 15. Downing Street at the time described the behaviour as an “affront,” but Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said arresting protesters for scaling the memorial would have been unlawful....

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