IHRC is in the news for London protests around Al-Quds Day and related bans; rights NGO in London since 1997 advocating justice for all.
On March 11, 2026, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood approved a police request to ban the annual Al Quds Day march in London, citing risks of serious public disorder amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. The ban, the first on a protest march since 2012, also applies to counter-protests. A stationary rally will be permitted under strict police conditions.
Pro-Palestinian protests in London were restricted amid fears of disorder linked to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Iran. Authorities banned a march for the first time since 2012, citing security concerns, while allowing static demonstrations on both sides of the River Thames. Police made 12 arrests during the events.
London police are managing multiple protests related to Al-Quds Day, with authorities deploying over 1,000 officers. The events include a banned march by the Islamic Human Rights Commission and counter-protests, with police using the River Thames as a barrier to prevent clashes amid tensions over Iran and Palestine support.