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Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Demonstrations: Prosecutions

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken for the Crown Prosecution Service to reach charging decisions in cases involving alleged breaches of Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023 in (a) general and (b) the case of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce.

Answer

The Crown Prosecution Service has issued proceedings under Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023, in relation to one case, since it was commenced on 31 October 2024.

As a former Home Secretary, she will understand that the Government cannot comment on any live investigations or criminal proceedings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97803
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Demonstrations Prosecutions
Legislation
Public Order Act 2023
Link
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