Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
Criminal Justice Response to Public Disasters (200 KB , PDF)
This Debate Pack contains information on calls for a public advocate to support bereaved families after a public disaster. It also discusses calls for a “duty of candour” for public servants/ police officers.
Criminal Justice Response to Public Disasters (200 KB , PDF)
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
The government’s proposed new offence would be part of the Crime and Policing Bill announced in the King’s Speech, but it hasn’t yet been introduced to Parliament.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.