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Secondly, the distinction between counterterrorism and public order policing will be reinforced. Schedule 7 powers are designed to help police identify individuals who may be involved in terrorism. They are not meant to be used for managing protests or public order. However, in rare cases, someone’s protest activity might cross a line—for example, if it involves serious violence to promote a political cause—and could meet the legal definition of terrorism. In such situations, officers may use Schedule 7 powers to assess whether the person is involved in terrorism.