It seems (IMHO), that the right to demonstrate is being woefully abused in the UK.  Apparently, pro-Palastine demos have been taking place every week for the past 2 years, disrupting the daily lives of ordinary people.

 

Perhaps the UK should follow the example of Singapore, which public demonstration is allowed - with conditions.

 

I quote (italiques are my IMHO comments):

 

Regulations for Demonstrations:

 

Police Permit Required: 

For any public assembly, procession, or demonstration that publicizes a cause or marks an event, a permit from the police is generally required. 

That seems sensible, to avoid continual disruption every week..

 

Speakers' Corner as the Exception: 

The only designated area for public assembly and demonstrations is Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park, which is similar to the one in Hyde Park, London. 

Yes, that avoids disruption in city centres.  Each UK city could designate a park location for these demos

 

Citizenship Requirement: 

Only Singaporean citizens are permitted to participate in or organize demonstrations at Speakers' Corner. 

Absolutely!!  Why should foreigners be allowed to disrupt our lives?  Go home and demonstrate!

 

Foreigners' Restrictions: 

Foreigners, even permanent residents, are prohibited from participating in outdoor demonstrations, and they also require a permit to speak at the Speakers' Corner. 

Common sense.

 

Penalties for Non-Compliance: 

Failing to obtain the necessary permit can result in significant fines or imprisonment. 

Yep, I agree 100%

 

 

It would be great if people could peacefully demonstrate in support of their cause one or two times.  But that's not happening in the UK.  The 'freedom to disrupt the lives of others' bandwagon has been well and truly jumped on.

The BBC has made british people care more about palestine than the UK

 

I think the UK laws seem to be more than adequate to manage these rallies/demos........the problem seems to be two fold.....

 

1. The police continually giving permission....they have to power to say no.

2. The routing of processions should make every effort to avoid disruption to travellers......again the police can dictate the routes.

 

I guess there is a lot more to all this and there many other complexities we don't see.

9 hours ago, simon43 said:

It seems (IMHO), that the right to demonstrate is being woefully abused in the UK.  Apparently, pro-Palastine demos have been taking place every week for the past 2 years, disrupting the daily lives of ordinary people.

 

Perhaps the UK should follow the example of Singapore, which public demonstration is allowed - with conditions.

 

I quote (italiques are my IMHO comments):

 

Regulations for Demonstrations:

 

Police Permit Required: 

For any public assembly, procession, or demonstration that publicizes a cause or marks an event, a permit from the police is generally required. 

That seems sensible, to avoid continual disruption every week..

 

Speakers' Corner as the Exception: 

The only designated area for public assembly and demonstrations is Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park, which is similar to the one in Hyde Park, London. 

Yes, that avoids disruption in city centres.  Each UK city could designate a park location for these demos

 

Citizenship Requirement: 

Only Singaporean citizens are permitted to participate in or organize demonstrations at Speakers' Corner. 

Absolutely!!  Why should foreigners be allowed to disrupt our lives?  Go home and demonstrate!

 

Foreigners' Restrictions: 

Foreigners, even permanent residents, are prohibited from participating in outdoor demonstrations, and they also require a permit to speak at the Speakers' Corner. 

Common sense.

 

Penalties for Non-Compliance: 

Failing to obtain the necessary permit can result in significant fines or imprisonment. 

Yep, I agree 100%

 

 

It would be great if people could peacefully demonstrate in support of their cause one or two times.  But that's not happening in the UK.  The 'freedom to disrupt the lives of others' bandwagon has been well and truly jumped on.

I would like to stay with free speech. And I'm happy that people demonstrate for a free Palestine without a killing IDF in their country.

But if you're a fan of Singapore.....take a one way ticket.

28 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I would like to stay with free speech. And I'm happy that people demonstrate for a free Palestine without a killing IDF in their country.

But if you're a fan of Singapore.....take a one way ticket.

But you're in Chiang Mai?  As a foreigner, you'll probably be arrested/deported if you take part in a demostration.  You can't demonstrate for your 'free' Palastine can you?

Citizens only

No Foreigners

 

Makes sense. Foreigners want to protest or Rally they can do it in their own country.

8 minutes ago, simon43 said:

But you're in Chiang Mai?  As a foreigner, you'll probably be arrested/deported if you take part in a demostration.  You can't demonstrate for your 'free' Palastine can you?

To be honest, I haven't seen any demonstration for Palestine her. Maybe the reason is that Thailand acknowledged Palestine as a state long time ago already.

11 hours ago, angryguy said:

The BBC has made british people care more about palestine than the UK

I don't understand the obsession with Palestine. 

On 10/9/2025 at 7:39 AM, simon43 said:

It seems (IMHO), that the right to demonstrate is being woefully abused in the UK.  Apparently, pro-Palastine demos have been taking place every week for the past 2 years, disrupting the daily lives of ordinary people.

 

Perhaps the UK should follow the example of Singapore, which public demonstration is allowed - with conditions.

 

I quote (italiques are my IMHO comments):

 

Regulations for Demonstrations:

 

Police Permit Required: 

For any public assembly, procession, or demonstration that publicizes a cause or marks an event, a permit from the police is generally required. 

That seems sensible, to avoid continual disruption every week..

 

Speakers' Corner as the Exception: 

The only designated area for public assembly and demonstrations is Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park, which is similar to the one in Hyde Park, London. 

Yes, that avoids disruption in city centres.  Each UK city could designate a park location for these demos

 

Citizenship Requirement: 

Only Singaporean citizens are permitted to participate in or organize demonstrations at Speakers' Corner. 

Absolutely!!  Why should foreigners be allowed to disrupt our lives?  Go home and demonstrate!

 

Foreigners' Restrictions: 

Foreigners, even permanent residents, are prohibited from participating in outdoor demonstrations, and they also require a permit to speak at the Speakers' Corner. 

Common sense.

 

Penalties for Non-Compliance: 

Failing to obtain the necessary permit can result in significant fines or imprisonment. 

Yep, I agree 100%

 

 

It would be great if people could peacefully demonstrate in support of their cause one or two times.  But that's not happening in the UK.  The 'freedom to disrupt the lives of others' bandwagon has been well and truly jumped on.

 

Comparisons between the UK and Singapore are not very meaningful. These countries different in too many ways. 

On 10/9/2025 at 7:39 AM, simon43 said:

It seems (IMHO), that the right to demonstrate is being woefully abused in the UK.  Apparently, pro-Palastine demos have been taking place every week for the past 2 years, disrupting the daily lives of ordinary people.

 

Perhaps the UK should follow the example of Singapore, which public demonstration is allowed - with conditions.

 

I quote (italiques are my IMHO comments):

 

Regulations for Demonstrations:

 

Police Permit Required: 

For any public assembly, procession, or demonstration that publicizes a cause or marks an event, a permit from the police is generally required. 

That seems sensible, to avoid continual disruption every week..

 

Speakers' Corner as the Exception: 

The only designated area for public assembly and demonstrations is Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park, which is similar to the one in Hyde Park, London. 

Yes, that avoids disruption in city centres.  Each UK city could designate a park location for these demos

 

Citizenship Requirement: 

Only Singaporean citizens are permitted to participate in or organize demonstrations at Speakers' Corner. 

Absolutely!!  Why should foreigners be allowed to disrupt our lives?  Go home and demonstrate!

 

Foreigners' Restrictions: 

Foreigners, even permanent residents, are prohibited from participating in outdoor demonstrations, and they also require a permit to speak at the Speakers' Corner. 

Common sense.

 

Penalties for Non-Compliance: 

Failing to obtain the necessary permit can result in significant fines or imprisonment. 

Yep, I agree 100%

 

 

It would be great if people could peacefully demonstrate in support of their cause one or two times.  But that's not happening in the UK.  The 'freedom to disrupt the lives of others' bandwagon has been well and truly jumped on.

I think you need an "Entertainment license" to give a speect at Hong Lim Park.

For me, I would definitely like to see all foreigners in the UK banned (by their visa conditions) from taking part in any kind of demonstration.  Demos for Brits only....