Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London despite ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50053945Extinction Rebellion activists are continuing protests despite a London-wide ban by police.
The group says it has taken initial steps towards a judicial review of the ban. Lawyers and politicians have also criticised the move.
Meanwhile, climate change protesters targeted the Department for Transport and MI5 on Tuesday morning.
A government spokeswoman said protests "should not disrupt people's day-to-day lives".
Extinction Rebellion's co-founder, Gail Bradbrook, was arrested after climbing on to the entrance of the Department for Transport on Tuesday morning. Police also cleared further protesters from outside the building.
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Activists have also been arrested on Millbank outside MI5's headquarters, where a small group had gathered. Two men briefly sat in the middle of the road before being moved by officers.
The Metropolitan Police began clearing protesters from Trafalgar Square on Monday evening following the announcement of new restrictions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act, which required activists to stop their protests in central London by 21:00 BST or risk arrest.
The force said it decided to impose the rules after "continued breaches" of conditions which limited the demonstrations to Trafalgar Square.