Firms ejected from arms fair
Two companies have been ejected from an arms fair in east London for promoting illegal torture weapons.
Two companies have been ejected from an arms fair in east London for promoting illegal torture weapons.
A spokesman for DSEI said:
We recognise and respect the right to protest and we plan for these scenarios in advance....While the police monitor and manage protests, it is DSEI's function to go ahead with organising and carrying out a highly regulated event, complying with international laws and treaties.
We are delighted that this year's event encompasses a full range of defence and security equipment, including that which is designed to tackle humanitarian disasters, address food shortages and mass displacement of people, counter terrorism measures and cyber security.
The unlicensed events unfolded on Saturday night at Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common.
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