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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 January 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

Of course, as with much of the Bill, the police already have existing powers under the Public Order Act that allow them to impose conditions on demonstrations that intimidate or harass people who wish to engage in worship. Those powers are rarely used or enforced, which drives me mad. Far too often, the police stand by and look on, which is why the Clause 124 stand part notice from the noble Baroness, Lady Moulsecoomb, appeals to me.

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