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Speaking to there crowd.
Greater Manchester Police has been dealing with large scale protests, as pro-Palestinian and Israeli demonstrators took to the streets of Manchester city centre.
The demonstrations have taken place in response to events taking place in Gaza and understandably, the situation in Gaza has provoked strong emotions among communities here in Greater Manchester. This has resulted in almost daily protests, with hundreds of people taking part in the demonstrations.
North Manchester Division’s Chief Superintendent Nick Adderley has been a regular face in the city centre during the protests. He said: “The protests have caused disruption to a number of shops and businesses along Market Street and King Street but finding the balance between facilitating lawful protest and the rights of business to trade, is never going to be easy.
"Through the hard work of officers, staff and our partners, we have managed to provide reassurance, as well as a firm commitment, that we will endeavour to strike the right balance, ensuring that the law and the human rights act are observed.
“The greatest challenge faced by officers, when dealing with such protests, is the expectations of the public placed upon them to ‘sort the problem’. This protest is no different and I have seen first-hand the pressure placed upon officers to move to one side or the other.
“The professionalism I have personally observed from our staff is of the highest calibre and is the envy of the world. GMP can proudly boast of its successful record in dealing with protests yet I never see any hint of complacency.
“When required officers have been firm and direct, yet polite, courteous and extremely patient. They have engaged with protestors from both sides and helped them to understand the role of the police. I need to specifically mention our Protest Liaison Officers who are right in the thick of the protestors, brokering deals and working with them to set clear expectations of the do’s and don’ts. It takes a certain kind of officer to undertake this role and I have observed the most incredible levels of tenacity, professionalism and integrity from each of them, each and every time I have been at the protest sites.
“As with most protests, the vast majority of people who we deal with are decent, hardworking and simply want to exercise their democratic right to protest, but as we can appreciate the current conflict in the Middle East is highly sensitive and emotive, leading to the odd few stepping over the line and committing criminal offences and hate incidents. Our officers have dealt with these incidents proportionately and fairly, maintaining the legitimacy and integrity of the policing operation.
“What is always pleasing to see is the attempts our officers make to build an appropriate rapport and relationship with the protestors and to adopt an approach of co-operation rather than using ‘coercive power’. It is these observations that make me extremely proud to be GMP officer and to have the privilege of standing shoulder to shoulder with our officers, even in the pouring rain.”
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Scott Huber Napervile's original Protester being ordered to move without reasonable explanation or alternative location.
Naperville Anti-homelessness legislation
Protester Harassment
If I do not stand up for this man, who will? If this is not the time to to stand up for those whose rights are challenged, when is? If this is not the place for protest, where is?
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I don't know if you can use this photo or not - but just in case - here
goes. This is a photo of Kim Gandy (NOW president), her daughter, me
(representing my Ms. Curves America title) and my daughter (Heaven
Chamberlain) at the Labor Day 2004 protest of Wal-Mart's unfair labor
practices. This is at the Wal-Mart in Dobbin Center, Columbia,
Maryland.
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A protester stands near the Government Center holding a Black Lives Matter sign.
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This image is part of a continuing series following the unrest and events in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Random protest at Syntagma metro station. The "bikers" were requesting that the transportation of bicycles be allowed in the metro trains. Actually, it is allowed, as long as the bikes can and are folded.
Although I cannot argue with what they were requesting, they were very loud and obnoxious. You do not start shouting and riding bikes at high speed in closed, confined places with a lot of people around. Take it to the square outside or the streets.
Qalandia checkpoint divides Ramallah from Jerusalem. It is a point of regular humiliation for Palestinians.
On Friday 13th May, a protest started gathering at the Checkpoint and the Israeli Army tried to disperse it with tear gas.
People didn't leave, though, and skirmishes carried on throughout the day.
At least five Palestinians were seriously injured.
Anonymous Protesters in Guy Fawkes maskes protest outside the Sciencetology offices of British Columbia on Hastings Street.
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Protester at the 2014 WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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This weekend saw the return of the Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central.
From Sunday 1 October to Wednesday 4 October, tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the city and GMP has a dedicated policing operation to make sure there’s minimal disruption for the public and everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
Operation Protector will see GMP and partner agencies working together so the centre is business as usual for those living, working or coming into the city.
Chief Superintendent John O’Hare, who is leading the policing operation for the Conservative Party Conference, said:
“Manchester is a great city, with so much to offer and we host lots of large-scale events every year that continue to put our city on the map.
"Up to 30,000 people came in to Manchester City Centre today (Sunday 1 October 2017) to take part in various protests.
"I would like to thank the overwhelming majority for their co-operation which helped us to minimise disruption to the city and keep everyone safe.
"The vast majority of people exercised their democratic right to protest and did so in the spirit of their causes.
"No arrests were made during the marches and this is a testament to those who attended and the organisers who took responsibility for the events and worked closely with us to ensure a safe and successful operation.
"There is still a major policing operation in place to ensure everyone coming in to Manchester can do so in a safe and enjoyable manner and take advantage of everything our city has to offer."
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Protesters causing complete mayhem this morning in the west end so I biked down to shoot some of this ruckus. Personally speaking, I think the protesters are causing more harm than good. Are they not wasting more tax money by protesting? Choppers and cops don't come cheap people.
Vancouver, Canada.
February 2010.
Black Lives Matter March in Waverley Park
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The Edinburgh massed cyclists protest at the poor provision made for cyclists and pedestrians by urban planners.
Two cyclists have been killed this year in Edinburgh. There was a minute's silence to remember all the cyclists killed in our city. This was followed by 2,000+ cyclists tooting and dinging bells. Marvellous.
The building in the background is the Scottish Parliament.
Further info: pedalonparliament.org/wow/ (my husband and I appear amongst the throng in the YouTube clip at 1:32 - he's sitting on the bench and I'm left of him putting my camera back in the bike bag!)