Quakers condemn Met Police raid as six arrested in Westminster meeting house

The Quakers in Britain group has condemned the arrests of six Youth Demand supporters by over 30 police officers, noting it as the first occurrence in a Quaker meeting house. The detainees were arrested for conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, with the meeting held to share plans for non-violent civil resistance actions in April. Quakers in Britain emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and assembly, supporting the right to nonviolent public protest as a means to stand up against injustice and for the planet.

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