A court ruling late on Friday upheld a police ban on attempts to organise a vigil in Clapham Common, the area of south London where Ms Everard was last seen walking home from a visit to a friend. The Metropolitan Police revoked permission for it to go ahead because of Covid-19 restrictions.
“I understand this ruling will be a disappointment to those hoping to express their strength of feeling, but I ask women and allies across London to find a safe, alternative way to express their views, said Commander Catherine Roper of the Metropolitan Police. “Our hope has always been that people stick to the Covid rules. Taking enforcement action is always a last resort.