Written Question·Home Office·UIN 111382

Demonstrations: Safety

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

Mr Will Forster

Liberal DemocratWoking

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has taken steps to review public safety at protests.

Answer

Sarah Jones
The right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. The government and the police are committed to upholding the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, and for people to do so in a manner that is safe and in keeping with the law.As par...

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