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Public Demonstrations (Repeals) Bill [HL]

Amend certain provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and other legislative restraints on public demonstrations; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

19 October 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would repeal certain provisions in the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and other laws that regulate public demonstrations. It aims to relax or remove some legal controls on protests and to make related legal changes.

Key Points

Repeals or amends provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 that regulate demonstrations.
Repeals or loosens other laws that govern public demonstrations and protest-related offences.
Could change police powers and penalties connected with protests.
May affect planning, organisation, and conduct of demonstrations, with implications for civil liberties and public safety.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Lords, an early stage with further parliamentary steps to follow.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage in the Lords and then onward to the House of Commons for consideration.

Who is affected?

Protesters and demonstratorsOrganisers and venue operatorsPolice and other law enforcement agenciesLawyers and other legal professionalsCivil liberties organisations and human rights groups

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