Police powers: Protests
This research briefing provides an overview of current legislation and guidance in relation to the policing of protests and discusses debates surrounding recent changes in this area.

Funding of Merseyside Police (437 KB , PDF)
This Debate Pack has been compiled ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the Funding of Merseyside Police on Tuesday 19th February 2019. The debate will be led by Stephen Twigg MP.
Funding of Merseyside Police (437 KB , PDF)
This research briefing provides an overview of current legislation and guidance in relation to the policing of protests and discusses debates surrounding recent changes in this area.
There will be a debate on the Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 12 July 2023 at 14:30 and will be led by Clive Efford MP.
The Casey Review identified problems in how police officers are dismissed for misconduct. What are the problems, and how will they be addressed?