last night, to mark the first year of this new legislation, around a dozen protestors stayed overnight in the square in solidarity with brian haw, who has been there five years.

they gathered from about 8pm, and despite the large banner "democracy is sleeping" the protestors were left unhassled overnight, but had a visit from community support officers this morning around 9.30am who were asking whether their demonstration was authorised. they left, suggesting that police may attend later on. any developments will be posted here.

the sunday picnicers have a website with information about the law, campaigning material and news at www.peopleincommon.org