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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 April 2025. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Civil Liberties

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to bring forward legislative proposals to amend the Public Order Act 2024 to safeguard liberty of conscience and freedom of assembly.

Answer

The right to peacefully protest is a fundamental part of our democratic society.

We have committed to carry out post-legislative scrutiny of the Public Order Act 2023 beginning in May 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46685
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Civil liberties
Legislation
Public Order Act 2023
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk