Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Hendon (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2011.
Crime: Protesters
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they have given to the police and other appropriate authorities concerning the prosecution of any protesters who are alleged to have caused long-term obstruction of the highway or to have committed similar public order offences.
- Answer
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The arrest and prosecution of protesters for obstruction of the highway or similar public order offences are operational matters for the police and other agencies. The Government have not provided guidance on these matters.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13420; 733 c9WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Prosecutions Protest Public order offences
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