Why are there prison bars around the statues of Gandhi, Mandela and Fawcett in Parliament Square? - Greenpeace UK

Prison Bars Around Iconic Statues in Parliament Square

Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square.

This action highlights the UK government's crackdown on the right to protest. A team of highly-trained activists put the statues behind bars.

The statues are located outside Parliament in central London, at the heart of British democracy.

Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues to highlight the UK government’s crackdown on the right to protest.

Author's summary: Activists protest UK government's crackdown.

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Greenpeace UK Greenpeace UK — 2025-11-01