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Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London despite ban Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London despite ban
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Extinction Rebellion activists are continuing to demonstrate in London despite police ordering a ban on the group's climate change protests. Extinction Rebellion activists are continuing to demonstrate in London despite police ordering a ban on the group's protests on Monday.
The group said in a statement that "normal activities have been resumed" after police cleared protesters from Trafalgar Square on Monday. The group said in a statement that "normal activities have been resumed" after police cleared protesters from Trafalgar Square overnight.
Demonstrators have now targeted the Department for Transport. Climate change activists have now targeted the Department for Transport.
The group's co-founder, Gail Bradbrook, was arrested after climbing on to the entrance of the government building.The group's co-founder, Gail Bradbrook, was arrested after climbing on to the entrance of the government building.
Extinction Rebellion said in a tweet that she had glued herself in place, while a statement by the group said another activist was locked to the side of the building.Extinction Rebellion said in a tweet that she had glued herself in place, while a statement by the group said another activist was locked to the side of the building.
Police were later pictured removing Ms Bradbrook from the scene. Police say the area is now clear of protesters.Police were later pictured removing Ms Bradbrook from the scene. Police say the area is now clear of protesters.
The protests, which began last Monday, have seen more than 1,400 arrests.The protests, which began last Monday, have seen more than 1,400 arrests.
A number of demonstrations have been staged across the capital by the group, which is calling on the government to do more to tackle climate change. The protests were due to last two weeks.A number of demonstrations have been staged across the capital by the group, which is calling on the government to do more to tackle climate change. The protests were due to last two weeks.
On Monday evening, the Metropolitan Police began clearing protesters from Trafalgar Square, some of whom had glued themselves to the ground as they refused to leave.On Monday evening, the Metropolitan Police began clearing protesters from Trafalgar Square, some of whom had glued themselves to the ground as they refused to leave.
In a statement, the force had said demonstrators protesting in the capital after 21:00 BST could be arrested. Under Section 14 of the Public Order Act, the force had imposed conditions requiring activists to stop their protests in central London by 21:00 BST on 14 October or risk arrest.
Responding to the police action, Extinction Rebellion said it would "let the Trafalgar Square site go", but it added: "The International Rebellion continues."Responding to the police action, Extinction Rebellion said it would "let the Trafalgar Square site go", but it added: "The International Rebellion continues."
The Met said there had been 1,457 arrests by 08:45 BST on Tuesday, in connection with the nine days of Extinction Rebellion protests in London.The Met said there had been 1,457 arrests by 08:45 BST on Tuesday, in connection with the nine days of Extinction Rebellion protests in London.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the ban had been imposed due to breaches of the Public Order Act and "ongoing serious disruption to the community." Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the ban had been imposed due "continued breaches" of a condition limiting the demonstration to Trafalgar Square.
He added: "The policing operation continues, and we will continue to take action against anyone engaged in unlawful protests at locations targeted by Extinction Rebellion." "After nine days of disruption we felt it is entirely proportionate and reasonable to impose this condition because of the cumulative impact of these protests," he said.
Previously, protesters had been warned by police to protest only in Trafalgar Square or risk arrest. He added: "This does not mean people are banned from protesting in London. The condition applies specifically to the Extinction Rebellion 'Autumn Uprising'."
Last week, the Home Office confirmed to BBC News that it was reviewing police powers around protests in response to recent demonstrations.Last week, the Home Office confirmed to BBC News that it was reviewing police powers around protests in response to recent demonstrations.
It follows a letter from Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick after August's protests, which resulted in more than 1,100 arrests.It follows a letter from Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick after August's protests, which resulted in more than 1,100 arrests.
What are the rules around protests?What are the rules around protests?
Source: UK government.Source: UK government.