MADRID, October 10 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The British Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has urged the British Police to pay attention to demonstrations supporting Palestine and evaluate whether displaying their flag could be considered a public order crime for attempting to “glorify acts of terrorism.” “.

Braverman has sent a letter to Britain’s police chief to emphasize that “it is not just pro-Hamas symbols and chants that are concerning”, and has asked security forces to consider whether chants or gestures can be understood as “violent expressions of passion.”

“I would urge police to consider whether chants such as ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ should be understood as an expression of a fervent desire to see Israel wiped out from the world, and whether their use in certain contexts could constitute an article 5 public order crime with racial aggravation, ” said Braverman.

“Behavior that is lawful in certain circumstances, for example flying the Palestinian flag, may not be lawful, for example if it is intended to glorify acts of terrorism,” said the Interior Minister, who has been criticized for his tough stance on immigration.

Likewise, Braverman has emphasized that it is “also unacceptable” to circulate in Jewish neighborhoods in the UK or show members of the Jewish community on public roads to “sing aggressively or display pro-Palestinian symbols”, according to the aforementioned statement. letters, collected on the UK Government website.

“When harassment is identified, I would encourage the Police to take swift and appropriate law enforcement action,” added Braverman, who called for a “robust police presence” at gatherings where “offensive banners, chants or behavior that could be construed as incitement or disturbance”.

Meanwhile, British Transport Police officers are carrying out “high visibility patrols” to ensure all members of the public feel safe on public transport. “Everyone has the right to travel safely and no one should be targeted because of who they are,” police said.

“We understand the wide impact that overseas conflicts have on our communities and we provide our full support to those affected,” British Transport Police added in a statement carried by news network Sky News.