Student Protests - Police update

Student protests expected in London on Wednesday 9 November 2011 The MPS has a responsibility to facilitate peaceful protest. However young people at school should continue their education on the day of the protest and go to school as usual. They should not try to travel in to central London or become involved in any protest during school hours. Their unauthorised absence from school will make them subject to truancy laws and the police and education authorities may take appropriate action. There will be a proportionate and strong presence of Police and Community Support Officers across London --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 　 on the day of the protest, including at transport hubs and the areas surrounding schools. Officers will continue to provide the people of London a visible, accessible and familiar presence in their local communities in order to cut crime.