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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Palestine Action

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 June on Security, HCWS729, what guidance her Department has issued to police forces on (a) the implementation of the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025 and (b) how to interpret placards relating to (i) Gaza and (ii) Israel's actions in Gaza that do not refer to Palestine Action.

Answer

The Police are operationally independent of government and have significant experience in policing protests and ensuring proscription orders are implemented fairly and in line with legislation.

The Home Office maintains regular contact with Policing to ensure that there is appropriate oversight as the Police carry out their statutory duties


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68923
Session
2024-26
Related items
Security
Monday, 23 June 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Demonstrations Police Gaza Israel Security Palestine Action
Legislation
Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025
Link
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