This briefing summarises the second reading and committee stage of the Public Order Bill

This briefing summarises the second reading and committee stage of the Public Order Bill

New clause 1 (Offence of interference with access to or provision of abortion services) debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 (Hostility towards sex or gender) negatived on division (6 to 8). New clause 3 (Offences impeding emergency workers) debated and withdrawn. New clause 8 (Publication of data about use of stop and search powers), discussed with new clause 9 (Review of the use of stop and search powers), negatived on question. New clause 9 (Review of the use of stop and search powers) negatived on question. New clause 10 (Guidance on locking on) debated and withdrawn. New clause 11 (Consolidated protest guidance) debated and withdrawn. New clause 12 (National monitoring tool) debated and withdrawn. New clause 13 (Injunction to prevent serious disruption to effective movement of essential goods or services) debated and withdrawn. Title amended. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 141). Written evidence reported to the House.

New clause 1 (Offence of interference with access to or provision of abortion services) debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 (Hostility towards sex or gender) negatived on division (6 to 8). New clause 3 (Offences impeding emergency workers) debated and withdrawn. New clause 8 (Publication of data about use of...

I. Letter dated 23/01/2014 from Lord Taylor of Holbech to Baroness Smith of Basildon regarding the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill: Government amendments for the Lords third reading. 4 p. II. Amendments to be moved on third reading. 10 p.

I. Letter dated 23/01/2014 from Lord Taylor of Holbech to Baroness Smith of Basildon regarding the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill: Government amendments for the Lords third reading. 4 p. II. Amendments to be moved on third reading. 10 p.

Clauses 81 to 86 agreed to. Schedule 3 agreed to. Clauses 87 to 96 agreed to. Schedule 4 agreed to. Clause 97 agreed to.

Clauses 81 to 86 agreed to. Schedule 3 agreed to. Clauses 87 to 96 agreed to. Schedule 4 agreed to. Clause 97 agreed to.

Clauses 40 to 57 agreed to. Clause 58, discussed with new clause 8 (Requirement for review of alcohol licences where public spaces protection order is made), agreed to. Clauses 59 to 80 agreed to. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clauses 40 to 57 agreed to. Clause 58, discussed with new clause 8 (Requirement for review of alcohol licences where public spaces protection order is made), agreed to. Clauses 59 to 80 agreed to. Written evidence reported to the House.

Programme order amended. Clauses 32 to 39 agreed to. Written evidence reported to the House.

Programme order amended. Clauses 32 to 39 agreed to. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clause 21 agreed to as amended. Clauses 22 to 31 agreed to.

Clause 21 agreed to as amended. Clauses 22 to 31 agreed to.

Clause 1 agreed to, with an amendment.

Clause 1 agreed to, with an amendment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many applications for injunction were made under section 3 of the Protection From Harassment Act 1997 in each of the last five years; on what grounds the injunctions were sought; and in how many cases the injunction was granted.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many applications for injunction were made under section 3 of the Protection From Harassment Act 1997 in each of the last five years; on what grounds the injunctions were sought; and in how many cases the injunction was granted.

Amendment 135 135: Clause 33, page 27, line 34, leave out subsection (5) and insert— "( ) In this section "gang" means a group of people who perceive themselves, or are perceived by others, to be a discernable group if— (a) the group is formed for the purpose of carrying...

Amendment 135 135: Clause 33, page 27, line 34, leave out subsection (5) and insert— "( ) In this section "gang" means a group of people who perceive themselves, or are perceived by others, to be a discernable group if— (a) the group is formed for the purpose of carrying...

Amendment 123B 123B: Schedule 4, page 155, line 37, at end insert— "(2A) Conditions treated as mentioned in subsection (2)(a) and (b) do not cease to be so treated except in accordance with subsection (2B) (and, in particular and subject to that subsection, do not cease to be so treated...

Amendment 123B 123B: Schedule 4, page 155, line 37, at end insert— "(2A) Conditions treated as mentioned in subsection (2)(a) and (b) do not cease to be so treated except in accordance with subsection (2B) (and, in particular and subject to that subsection, do not cease to be so treated...

My Lords, I do not work on my own, rather like the Minister. Amendments 113A and 125L were suggested by the Local Government Association and relate to its concerns about the limitations on the role of a licensing authority member in objecting to various licences, including temporary activities. Under current...

My Lords, I do not work on my own, rather like the Minister. Amendments 113A and 125L were suggested by the Local Government Association and relate to its concerns about the limitations on the role of a licensing authority member in objecting to various licences, including temporary activities. Under current...

My Lords, the right reverend Prelate raises a question that makes me have to think, but I am sure that we are talking about physical violence. I would have to go away to make it absolutely certain, but I am sure that is what we are concerned with in this...

My Lords, the right reverend Prelate raises a question that makes me have to think, but I am sure that we are talking about physical violence. I would have to go away to make it absolutely certain, but I am sure that is what we are concerned with in this...

My Lords, I hesitate to intervene, but a threat of violence may be a manifestation of intention. It is more than just an intention, while of course the actual violence is certainly more than intention. I would respectfully suggest that a threat of violence is something more than mere intention...

My Lords, I hesitate to intervene, but a threat of violence may be a manifestation of intention. It is more than just an intention, while of course the actual violence is certainly more than intention. I would respectfully suggest that a threat of violence is something more than mere intention...

I should like first to share in the welcome given by the noble Baroness to the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, and to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, who sat opposite me for two years or so. We enjoyed skirmishing across the Dispatch Box and I wish her well in...

I should like first to share in the welcome given by the noble Baroness to the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, and to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hanham, who sat opposite me for two years or so. We enjoyed skirmishing across the Dispatch Box and I wish her well in...

This amendment relates to what the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lyell of Markyate, was talking about a moment ago—the standard of proof. We are saying that we should not have in the Bill, ""on the balance of probabilities"," and that we should insert "beyond reasonable doubt". The amendment has...

This amendment relates to what the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lyell of Markyate, was talking about a moment ago—the standard of proof. We are saying that we should not have in the Bill, ""on the balance of probabilities"," and that we should insert "beyond reasonable doubt". The amendment has...

My Lords, I rise to speak in the absence of my noble friend Lord Redesdale. However, I do not have a note about Amendment 113, so unfortunately I am not in a position to move the amendment on his behalf. I apologise to the Committee. Amendment 113 not moved. Clause...

My Lords, I rise to speak in the absence of my noble friend Lord Redesdale. However, I do not have a note about Amendment 113, so unfortunately I am not in a position to move the amendment on his behalf. I apologise to the Committee. Amendment 113 not moved. Clause...

Noble Lords will be aware that Clause 33(4) sets out that a court may prohibit a respondent from doing anything, or require the respondent to do anything. I am aware that noble Lords have concerns about those provisions. However, I should make clear that in placing any prohibitions or requirements...

Noble Lords will be aware that Clause 33(4) sets out that a court may prohibit a respondent from doing anything, or require the respondent to do anything. I am aware that noble Lords have concerns about those provisions. However, I should make clear that in placing any prohibitions or requirements...

Amendments 124A and 124B 124A: Schedule 4, page 155, line 44, at end insert— "(ba) a hearing before making such a resolution (including provision of a kind which may be made under section 183)," 124B: Schedule 4, page 155, line 46, at end insert— "(ca) any other procedure to be...

Amendments 124A and 124B 124A: Schedule 4, page 155, line 44, at end insert— "(ba) a hearing before making such a resolution (including provision of a kind which may be made under section 183)," 124B: Schedule 4, page 155, line 46, at end insert— "(ca) any other procedure to be...

My Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 141 and 141A on timing. The effect of these amendments is to require the courts to impose a specific duration on the injunctions and to prevent the renewal of such injunctions. Amendment 141 suggests a maximum of two years and Amendment 141A...

My Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 141 and 141A on timing. The effect of these amendments is to require the courts to impose a specific duration on the injunctions and to prevent the renewal of such injunctions. Amendment 141 suggests a maximum of two years and Amendment 141A...