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The Metropolitan Police has expressed "regret" over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters on Coronation day. Republic chief executive Graham Smith, who was among the group, said he has now received a personal apology from police officers. He said he did not accept the apology and would take legal action after no charges were brought against him. The Met also confirmed it had used a controversial new law to detain the group.
Anti-monarchists are expected to protest King Charles III's coronation in London on Saturday, despite warnings from authorities and a controversial new law. The Public Order Bill, which came into effect on Wednesday, imposes new criminal offenses to prevent disruption, including 12 months behind bars for protesters who interfere with "key national infrastructure." The anti-monarchy protest movement has gained fresh momentum in Britain since Queen Elizabeth II's death and Charles' ascension, with Republic, a London-based campaign group advocating to replace the British monarchy with an elected head of state, planning to protest in Trafalgar Square and along the procession route on Saturday as planned.