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.

A debate on the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24 will take place on Wednesday 8 February 2023.
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24 CDP 2302-045 (288 KB , PDF)
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24 on Wednesday 8 February 2023.
This is how Parliament approves the central police funding allocation for each force every financial year.
The pack contains recent press and trade articles and parliamentary material on the subject.
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Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24 CDP 2302-045 (288 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?