However, if councillors vote in favour of the proposal, “additional management rules to regulate and manage unauthorised political activities, begging, street trading and advertised tours” would be brought in. The Scottish Greens have criticised the legislation as an attempted curb on legitimate political expression. However, “management rules can focus on impartiality, safety, and operational logistics”, which means the council can ask for prior written notice prior to any “public meeting, political rally, static demonstration, or exhibition” on public land. Such rules are currently in place for marches and other moving processions under Section 62 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. Edinburgh is no stranger to large public protests, with the most recent demonstration occurring after a series of alleged racist attacks took place on Leith Walk in June.