London police defends mask policy ahead of anti-Israel march, rejects claims of 'two-tier policing'
The Metropolitan Police told JNS that officers "are experienced in policing marches and the differing groups who attend and will use their judgment on why a person is wearing a mask and what action is…
Assessment
The Metropolitan Police's defense of mask policy comes right before a scheduled anti-Israel march, making the two-tier policing accusation unavoidable. Officers will judge each masked person individually, which sounds flexible but leaves room for inconsistent enforcement. The real test is whether similar standards apply to pro-Israel demonstrators, and that comparison will shape public trust in the force.