Oral Question·Home Office
“If she will commission an independent review into the adequacy of legislation on the policing of protests.”
Tabled: 15 October 2024Answered: 21 October 2024
Asked by
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
Like my hon. Friend, the Government value the role of peaceful protest as part of our proud democratic tradition. The Government regularly review the adequacy of existing legislation.