Coronation: Policing

Baroness Chakrabarti Excerpts

Thursday 11th May 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I failed to answer the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, on when this part of the Act will commence. I can give her a better answer today. It is on 2 July this year. However, I can also say that this gentleman was not arrested under the Public Order Act. He was arrested for conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. I cannot go further in commenting on the specifics of the case.

[Baroness Chakrabarti (Lab)]

My Lords, why did the Government not bring in the protection at the same time that they brought in the new powers?

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I cannot answer that, I am afraid. I do not know.