The statement said officers will “continue to identify offences where support for Palestine Action is being expressed, but they will focus on gathering evidence of those offences and the people involved to provide opportunities for enforcement at a later date, rather than making arrests at the time.”
“This is the most proportionate approach we can take, acknowledging the decision reached by the court while recognising that proceedings are not yet fully concluded.
I don’t think the police actually wanted to be in the position of having to arrest these protestors. This statement could be a way for them to stop even though it’s still illegal.
Let’s hope so.