Republicans and others say they were held long enough to ensure they did not disrupt the celebrations – but not charged
by Shiv Malik
Activists have condemned a series of "pre-crime" arrests carried out by the Metropolitan police on the eve of the royal wedding as disturbing, Orwellian and of doubtful legality. Republican activists planning events almost a mile away from Westminster Abbey were held for up to 24 hours in police cells around the capital on Friday as tens of thousands turned out to watch the celebrations...[continued]
