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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Public Order Act 2023

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Metropolitan Police on taking steps to ensure that its enforcement of Public Order Act 2023 accords with the (a) rule of law and (b) Human Rights Act 1998.

Answer

The police are operationally independent of the government. The police make decisions about how to respond to specific incidents based on their professional judgement, the circumstances at hand, and all applicable laws, and the Home Office does not direct them on how to make those operational decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44383
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Public order Metropolitan Police
Legislation
Human Rights Act 1998
Public Order Act 2023
Link
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