Occupy London
The London Stock Exchange in the square was the initial target for the protestors of Occupy London on October 15, 2011. Attempts to occupy the square were thwarted by police. Police sealed off the entrance to Paternoster square as it was private property, a High Court injunction had been granted against public access to the square. The square is repeatedly described as 'public space' in the plans for Paternoster square, meaning the public is granted access but does not designate the square as a public right of way thus the owner can limit access at any time.
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