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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 January 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

to make the decisions about protests. There is some unease from some people about giving them that power. So I ask the Minister reflect on whether that is still the appropriate person to make the final decision, given the recent behaviour of some police officers, albeit a very small minority, and to be given total discretion on taking action?

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