Public Order


Opinion: don't stop the Carnival?
(04/09/23) As debate continues about the future of the Notting Hill Carnival Chris Hobbs relfects on his day at the event.

Viewpoint: another Notting Hill Carnival - more crossing of fingers
(25/08/23) Chris Hobbs will once again be attending this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival as an observer for Police Oracle. Here he raises some long standing safety concerns about the event.

Coronation duty: boots on the ground tell a different story
(10/05/23) Chris Hobbs was on the ground observing the day before and during the Coronation and says he witnessed a much-criticised service doing a fine job.

When Saturday comes: an eventful return to public order events
(17/02/23) Former Special Branch officer Chris Hobbs who has been observing London protests for Police Oracle since the lockdown, returns to the fray.