Police powers: Protests
An overview of the relevant legislation, guidance and debates concerning the policing of protests.
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Policing riots (142 KB , PDF)
This note looks at the possible roles of the police and armed forces in controlling riots. A separate Library standard note 6048 deals with compensation and insurance for those affected by riots.
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Policing riots (142 KB , PDF)
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Policing response to the 2024 summer riots
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Ofcom enforces measures in the Online Safety Act to protect web users from suicide or self-harm content. It also regulates broadcast media, but not the press.
