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Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2012. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 October 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Demonstrations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make it her policy to require the police to consult with elected representatives of local communities on the route of marches and location of rallies of organisations promoting race hate.

[124403]

Answer

The policing of marches and demonstrations is an operational matter for chief officers. The Association of Chief Police Officers' guidance "Manual of Guidance on Keeping the Peace" (2010) makes clear that police forces should engage with all key stakeholders and affected communities to build trust and confidence in the policing plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124403; 551 c1012W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Demonstrations Police Racial hatred
Link
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