The force’s decision to ban the planned vigil was found to have been “misinformed,” “misleading” and “flawed at every single step of the process” by the High Court
A socially distanced vigil for the 33-year-old – who was murdered by a serving Met officer, Wayne Couzens – was initially organised, but plans were withdrawn after the force claimed organisers would face fines of £10,000 each and possible prosecution if the event went ahead due to the lockdown restrictions at the time.
“We hope that the police can learn some important lessons,” the statement concluded. “Instead of wasting taxpayers’ money on an appeal, we hope that they will invest funds in measures that tackle misogyny and keep women in London safe.” “But instead of allowing women to mourn her death, the Met police opted to silence women’s voices, declare the vigil unlawful, and pressure the organisers to cancel it. This is alongside the heavy handed approach they deployed with the women who went ahead and gathered.
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