"Wiltshire Police sent one of their Chief Inspectors to explain the policing approach to the members.
It was made clear that the Wiltshire police understand and respect that Summer Solstice is not a ‘protest’ and is a legal assembly for spiritual celebration, and they, like us (British Druid Association) value the progress that has been made in respect of this event.

Talk in the media of lots of mounted Police, and the use of military spy remote operated aircraft have been a complete exaggeration:
There will be three police on horseback, there were two last year, and they proved popular with visitors as well as being mobile and highly visible.

They will be present only in the long track-way between the car park and the temple field.

As for the ‘spy drones’, there will not be two as reported in the media and these are not military specification, in fact there will be one drone, sized about 3 foot cubed it is an electrically powered helicopter that can carry one camera.

An example of why this might be needed was given: Last year a woman went missing and it was feared that she was potentially unconscious after consuming an excess of drugs, but could have been anywhere, after a search they found her unconscious and hidden

The assurances from the Police that they intend to keep the pleasant and effective atmosphere going that exists between them and the public at this event, and that their effort to stop the anti social behaviour is not intended to be heavy handed.

Officers present will be from Wiltshire and identification numbers will be visible.
We (British Druid Association) are asking that the English Heritage employed Security team also wear visible identification, but that is as yet to be confirmed by EH.

Solstice is a peaceful British tradition of which we can all be very proud."

We will have to see what happens next month

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