Why quiet protesters were carted off by the police in Bristol today View Image

As police were out in force in Bristol at another protest this afternoon, here's everything you need to know.

Campaign purpose: The mass protest was a co-ordinated nationwide campaign specifically calling for the Government to drop the ban on the protest group Palestine Action .

Arrest tally: More than 30 people were arrested in Bristol, with 29 detained for openly holding signs expressing support for the proscribed group , and two others for separate offences .

Protester demographics: The action was primarily carried out by older activists, with most protesters being in their 60s and 70s

Method of resistance: Protesters sat outside City Hall and wrote the words : “I oppose genocide I support Pa

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