Demonstrations: Whitehall
(asked on 29th June 2026) - View Source
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to legislating to prevent disruption from protestors in (1) Parliament Square, (2) Whitehall, and (3) Old Palace Yard Car Park.
This question was answered on 9th July 2026
The police have powers to respond to disruptive protests, including those that take place around Parliament.
Under the Public Order Act 1986, the police can place conditions on public processions and assemblies. Measures in the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which came into force on 29 June, further equip police with powers to manage evolving protest tactics.