Marches, processions and stunts

Well organised marches or processions can be an excellent way to galvanise support, attract media attention and show public feeling. They are also a good way of involving a broad cross section of supporters and build a great sense of solidarity.
Organisations planning a march, procession or demonstration must comply with the Public Order Act 1986. There may also be by-laws to comply with and there are particular laws affecting public assembly in London. The local police must be consulted in writing at least six days in advance of any procession indicating the date and time the march is due to start, the route of the march and the name and address of the organiser. Police advice should be sought on any other form of public gathering as far in advance as possible
Attention seeking stunts can provide excellent photo opportunities and help to get the message across in a powerful way. (Mental health campaigners made a very powerful point by standing in dustbins outside the three main party conferences to emphasise the point that as users of mental health services, they felt like rubbish).