There was saturation policing on the track leading to the camp today. All protesters and vehicles entering and leaving the site were subjected to intimidatory section 60 searches. To those still arriving, don't be put off by all this and be very aware that these only enable the cops to search for weapons. They have no right to force you to give any personal details so on no account give them any - unless you're driving a vehicle. Also they have no right to photograph you.

It was very surreal listening to the police boss being interviewed by the media outside the camp gate. While his media minder looked on to make sure he said the "right" things, he claimed that protesters were not being stopped and searched and also claimed the police were "facilitating the protest". They only stopped the searches while TV cameras were outside of course. Shortly afterwards he served a notice on the camp.