Police powers: Protests
An overview of the relevant legislation, guidance and debates concerning the policing of protests.
Policing response to the 2024 summer riots
The police and the wider criminal justice system have responded swiftly to identify, charge and prosecute those involved in rioting in the UK this summer.
Policing and protests
Parliament has introduced new offences to manage protests. This approach has come under scrutiny due to protests about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Debate Pack
Tackling crash for cash insurance fraud
A Westminster Hall debate on tackling ‘crash for cash’ insurance fraud will take place on Wednesday 22 May 2024, to be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.
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Research Briefing
Criminal Justice Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its first day of report stage on 15 May 2024. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
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Debate Pack
Bicentenary of the RNLI
A Westminster Hall debate on the bicentenary of the RNLI has been scheduled for 26 March 2024 at 9.30am. The debate will be led by Anthony Mangnall MP.
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Debate Pack
Illegal drug use and organised crime
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.00pm on 6 March on illegal drug use and organised crime. The debate will be opened by Gregory Campbell MP.
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Debate Pack
Tackling off-road biking
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the motion that 'this House has considered tackling off-road biking' on Tuesday 20 February 2024 2.30-4pm. The debate will be led by Peter Gibson MP
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Debate Pack
Victims of road traffic offences and the criminal justice system
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on victims of road traffic offences and the criminal justice system on Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 9.30am.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: unauthorised encampments
Police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments that are typically associated with Gypsy and Traveller sites.