As so often, what starts in the United States swiftly makes its way to Britain. In recent weeks, a wave of pro-Palestinian student encampments have sprung up across the UK, and London is no exception.
The right to protest is not only a fundamental one, it is also a rite of passage for students. There is a long and proud history of young people using their platform to take a stand against injustice. But protests that spill over into violence, or prevent students from accessing their studies, are not peaceful. And they are not acceptable when they become safe spaces for hate speech and calls for violence.
