Request ID: FOI-0345-2324 Date published: 02 June 2023
You asked
Can you confirm whether the 'slow march' demonstrations which have been carried out by the climate campaign group 'Just Stop Oil' since the 24 of April 2023, have at any time caused 'serious' disruption to TfL services.
Additionally, can you confirm whether the MET Police have been in contact with you about these demonstrations, to inquire about the level of disruption the 'slow marches' may or may not be causing to TfL services.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0345-2324
Thank you for your request received on 4 May 2023 asking for information about the Just Stop Oil protests.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. You asked:
Can you confirm whether the 'slow march' demonstrations which have been carried out by the climate campaign group 'Just Stop Oil' since the 24 of April 2023, have at any time caused 'serious' disruption to TfL services.
We are constantly monitoring the impact of slow march protests on our network. Currently, due to police management of the march and conditions imposed, as well as our own traffic management interventions, we have not recorded any serious disruption to TfL services.
Additionally, can you confirm whether the MET Police have been in contact with you about these demonstrations, to inquire about the level of disruption the 'slow marches' may or may not be causing to TfL services.
Yes, we can confirm that the Metropolitan Police Service has contacted us about these demonstrations. If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
