People “absolutely have a right to protest” against the monarchy following the death of the Queen, police have said.

Since the proclamation of King Charles III, a few arrests have been made and protesters were moved on in London, Scotland and Oxford.

In England and Wales, offences of disorderly behaviour – such as threatening or abusive language, behaviour, signs or writing – which is likely to cause others present harassment, alarm or distress fall under section 5 of the Public Order Act and could lead to a fine.

A number of campaign groups have expressed concern at the way officers are policing protests as the new King is declared, with some warning the arrests may be unlawful.

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