Protesters who attempt to block roads during the UN climate conference in Glasgow will be dealt with “swiftly and robustly,” a senior Scottish police officer has warned. This year’s UN climate conference, also known as COP26, is due to take place in the Scottish city of Glasgow from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 and is expected to attract climate activists from around the world. Will Kerr, deputy chief constable of Police Scotland, said the force is “ready and well prepared” to deliver the security operation around the event, which he said “will involve one of the biggest mobilisation of police assets the UK has ever seen.” Kerr said Police Scotland will provide “a proportionate policing response to any protests,” and has been engaging with known protest groups for some time. “Those wishing to protest have a responsibility to do so within the law and I would remind the small minority …