Amidst all of pageantry surrounding the pageantry of Charles III’s accession to the throne there has been a worrying trend of protesters being arrested by the police.
The police have already arrested two anti-monarchy protesters, no doubt more will be detained before the Queen's funeral.
Britain is creeping towards authoritarianism.
Some questions have been asked about whether this is the right time or place for a protest but that is completely beside the point. If we live in a democracy then people should be allowed to exercise their right to protest and the actions of the police must be criticised.