Student protests: Police ask colleges for demonstration details
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/jan/17/police-contact-colleges-over-student-protests
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With a debate on the scrappage of the EMA in parliament and cuts to other areas, students are still planning protests and building occupations for later in the month. Organisers of the protests are hoping the action of walk out and teach-outs will gain the support of other groups angry about cuts.
"The demonstration on 26 January is expected to see protesters meet in Trafalgar Square before breaking into smaller protests. There are also plans to stage teach-outs at several London train stations, where campaigners will discuss a wide range of issues from the rise in train fares to the hike in VAT as well as the scrapping of the EMA."-Guardian
Currently an officer for the Counter Terrorism Command emailed universities and colleges about any information on if the protest will be aimed at finance departments. While also advising universities to draft contingency plans against occupations.
Since the email circulation the MET had to issue statement explaining the officers email.
""Although the officer is part of the MPS Counter Terrorism Command, like many Prevent engagement officers, he works with a number of different communities and groups, including university staff and students, covering a range of policing and crime issues and keeps his contacts informed regarding such matters on a regular basis."-Guardian
"The demonstration on 26 January is expected to see protesters meet in Trafalgar Square before breaking into smaller protests. There are also plans to stage teach-outs at several London train stations, where campaigners will discuss a wide range of issues from the rise in train fares to the hike in VAT as well as the scrapping of the EMA."-Guardian
Currently an officer for the Counter Terrorism Command emailed universities and colleges about any information on if the protest will be aimed at finance departments. While also advising universities to draft contingency plans against occupations.
Since the email circulation the MET had to issue statement explaining the officers email.
""Although the officer is part of the MPS Counter Terrorism Command, like many Prevent engagement officers, he works with a number of different communities and groups, including university staff and students, covering a range of policing and crime issues and keeps his contacts informed regarding such matters on a regular basis."-Guardian
