Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Saturday, 12 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Demonstrations
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the recent arrests of activists from the Youth Demand group in a Quaker Meeting House, what assessment they have made of the proportionality of (1) legislation governing protests in England; and (2) the enforcement of such legislation by the police.
- Answer
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The enforcement of protest legislation is an operational matter for the police. It is within their discretion to determine whether a particular action warrants police involvement, based on their operational expertise and the specific circumstances of each case.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL6664
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Demonstrations Enforcement Powers
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- 2025-09-05 22:12:23 +0100
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