Victims’ Commissioner for London

🎉CAMPAIGN WIN 🎉 After we partnered with Centre for Women’s Justice, End Violence against Women Coalition, Imkaan and Rights of Women to tirelessly campaign and push for change, the government is finally changing the law on the use of so-called ‘victim bad character’ evidence.

Victims and survivors of terrorism deserve our unwavering support and recognition. Our new National Day on 21 August will ensure we can stand together as a nation to recognise all that they have endured.

Earlier today we were made aware of plans for a pro-Palestine protest outside St John’s Wood Synagogue this afternoon. We understand why the group's decision to protest at this location will cause concern to some communities. There is no legal mechanism to ban the protest from taking place, however we have used Public Order Act conditions to prevent disorder and disruption. Anyone participating in the protest must not enter the blue shaded area on the map below. Another protest – organised by Stop the Hate – is expected to take place at the same location. The same conditions apply to this group. Officers will be in the area throughout the afternoon and evening. Any further updates will be shared on this thread.