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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

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
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk