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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Friday, 9 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Public Order

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the contribution of the Minister for Policing and Crime during the Third Delegated Legislation Committee on 17 December 2025, when she plans to send a command paper to the Home Affairs Select Committee on the use of public order legislation.

Answer

The government has committed to undertake post legislative scrutiny of the Public Order Act 2023. This process began in May.

When complete, we will send the command paper to the Home Affairs Select Committee as is routine and in line with the guidance on completing post legislative scrutiny.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101528
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Public order
Link
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