""I note that the police have stated that protesters are allowed to turn their backs as the coffin passes. SINCE WHEN DID WE NEED PERMISSION FOR THAT? WHAT HAS BECOME OF THIS COUNTRY?""

I think that their point is that such action is all that will be allowed Richard.

Turning up with a sack full of half bricks will probably be frowned on, so I wouldn't bother if I were you.

Don T.