Security Notifications

Last updated 26 July 2024 – updated weekly

Protests & Events

Trans Rights March

Saturday, 27 July, 13.00 onwards, Portland Place > Wellington Arch

A trans-rights demonstration organised by London Trans+ Pride will take place Saturday 27. The demonstration will begin at Langham Place outside All Souls Church and culminate at Wellington Arch, where a stage and gathering areas will be set up. This demonstration will primarily focus on trans-rights and also highlight international issues such as those in Palestine, Sudan, Tigray (Ethiopian region), Haiti, and Congo. Based on previous events, attendance is expected to be in the tens of thousands. The police are expected to have a proportionate policing plan in place for this event. Traffic and transport disruptions are almost certain along the march route, with dynamic road closures likely.

Activists have been asked to wear masks for health and safety reasons, as well as to “conceal their identity.” This is unlikely to indicate any plans for violent protest. There is a realistic possibility of counter-demonstrations by anti-trans activists in proximity to the event, although no such demonstrations have been identified at this time.

Women’s Rights Protest

Sunday, 28 July, 13.00 – 15.00, Reformers Tree, Marble Arch

The monthly Women’s Rights protest will occur at Reformers’ Tree in Hyde Park on Sunday 28. Standing for Women, a women’s rights activist group, will gather from 13.00 to 15.00. The group focuses on the current state of female rights and trans rights. This event usually draws attendance in the mid to high tens. Previous events have seen counter-protests by trans groups, with isolated clashes between protesters recorded.

Please ensure that your teams are aware and appropriate security plans are in place. Guidance from the National Business Crime Centre on how to safeguard your business during public events can be found here. Always report any criminal activity, via 999 where there is an immediate threat to people or property, or via 101 in a non emergency.

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Resilient Business Networks Project

We all have a part to play in the resilience and emergency response within our communities. How prepared are the businesses in your network to withstand and recover from emergencies, and how could they support their communities in response?

New research led by the Greater London Authority and delivery partner Business in the Community, aims to gather the views, insight and experience of business and enterprise networks/ groups about key risks that concern their businesses, their experiences of emergency planning, and what support they may find useful to help their businesses to respond, and assist their local communities, in the event of an emergency incident.

You can contribute your insight and experience to this research here.

Court Guidance

The Metropolitan Police have partnered with Business Improvement Districts, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, and retailer head offices to seek feedback to identify successful strategies and areas for improvement.

Recent feedback from businesses highlighted concerns about court proceedings. Some retail team members are hesitant to provide statements, which can impact the police’s ability to pursue cases. To address this, the police have created a comprehensive court guide tailored for the retail sector, explaining the process and encouraging more businesses to support legal actions against offenders.

The guidance can be found here.