Public Order Act 1986
(asked on 31st October 2025) - View Source
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to commission an independent review of the Public Order Act 1986.
This question was answered on 10th November 2025
The Home Secretary launched a review of public order legislation on 5 October, including the Public Order Act 1986
The review will ensure police powers remain fit for purpose, are used consistently, and strike the right balance between protecting the public and upholding the right to lawful protest. Further details of the review will be announced in due course.