The consultation paper Managing Protest around Parliament stems from a Governance of Britain green paper in which the government committed to consulting on the sections of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act covering demonstrations near Parliament.
This consultation takes another look at sections 132-138 of that act, and explores whether there is another way to address the situation that would both uphold the right to protest while also giving police the powers they need to keep the peace.
This consultation will close on 17 January 2008.
Home Office Consultation: Managing Protest Around Parliament
Managing Protest Around Parliament [PDF]
and their take on the consultation at:
