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Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 2012. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 November 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Demonstrations: Walthamstow

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reasons she banned extremist marches and rallies in Walthamstow for 30 days in October 2012; and if she will make a statement.

[126126]

Answer

The Secretary of State has consented to a police request for a ban on all marches in Waltham Forest and three neighbouring boroughs for 30 days from 27 October 2012. This decision was based on the statutory tests set out in section 13 of the Public Order Act 1986 and was necessary to manage the risk of serious disorder.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126126; 552 c337W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Demonstrations Walthamstow
Link
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