Police powers: Protests
An overview of the relevant legislation, guidance and debates concerning the policing of protests.
A Westminster Hall debate on Police funding in London is scheduled for Wednesday 25 October 2017 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Catherine West MP.
Police funding in London (381 KB , PDF)
In England and Wales the main source of income for the 43 geographic police forces is central government grant made available through the annual Home Office Police Grant Report.
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales can also raise additional revenue funding through council tax precepts.
For the Metropolitan Police the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is performed by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime. Further detail on the budget setting process in London can be found on MOPAC’s Our Finances pages.
Police funding in London (381 KB , PDF)
An overview of the relevant legislation, guidance and debates concerning the policing of protests.
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.
On Thursday 2 May 2024 the fourth elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) took place in 37 PCC areas in England and Wales.