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Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2006.


Peace Protesters

Question
Whether peace protesters can be charged under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.
Answer

Sections 128 to 131 of the Act created a new offence of criminal trespass on designated sites. If a peace protestor trespassed on a designated site they could be liable to be prosecuted.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5722; 682 c27WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Trespass
Wednesday, 28 June 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Prosecutions Protest Peace Trespass
Legislation
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk