Police powers: Protests
An overview of the relevant legislation, guidance and debates concerning the policing of protests.
Police Reform Bill (HL) (Bill 48 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/15
Police Reform Bill (HL) (Bill 48 of 2001-02) (591 KB , PDF)
Police Reform Bill (HL) (Bill 48 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/15
Police Reform Bill (HL) (Bill 48 of 2001-02) (591 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.