Lord Walney, the government’s independent adviser on political violence and disorder, said the standards were too high because they did not take into account the wider impact of demonstrations on vulnerable people.
In a tweet Sunday, Braverman appeared unrepentant about his claims over the weekend that his rhetoric incited violence.
She wrote: “The professionalism of our brave police officers in the face of violence and attacks from demonstrators and counter-protesters in London yesterday deserves the gratitude of all decent citizens. It is outrageous that a police officer was injured.
“Sick, inflammatory, and in some cases clearly criminal chants, placards, and paraphernalia openly displayed at marches hit new lows. Anti-Semitism and other forms. ‘s racism, coupled with the escalation of terrorism on such a large scale, is deeply worrying.”
Nine police officers were injured and 126 people were arrested, most of them far-right activists who wanted to “protect” the memorial.
Saturday’s pro-Palestinian march was the largest in Britain since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Pro-Palestinian protests have been held in London every Saturday for five consecutive weeks, starting October 14th. Approximately 300,000 people marched in the Armistice Day demonstrations. Called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in central London.
On Saturday evening, Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Twist said: “This operation takes place in the context of the Middle East conflict, on Armistice Day, and after a week of intense debate over protests and police crackdowns. All of these things combined to increase tensions in the community.”
Police leaders believe that the level and tone of political controversy has increased the number and intensity of protests. But Conservative MPs have criticized police, saying political interference contributed to the escalation in Armistice Day violence.