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UK Parliament · Bill
Public Order Act 2023
Summary
The Public Order Act 2023 gives police stronger legal tools to manage public protests and gatherings. It sets out what types of behaviour during protests are illegal, what powers police have to stop disruption, and what punishments people face for breaking these rules.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger powers to maintain public order and safety during protests and gatherings. Supporters argue it helps police manage disruptions, protect communities, and prevent serious disorder or damage to property.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could limit freedom of protest and freedom of speech by giving police too much power to stop demonstrations. They're concerned it might be used unfairly against certain groups or peaceful protesters who aren't causing real harm.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
0% Support · 0100% Oppose · 1
Parliament's Vote517 MPs
55% Ayes · 28345% Noes · 234
Democratic Gap
55% — Large gap
Outcome mismatch — the public would block this bill, but Parliament passed it
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 May 2022
- 2nd reading23 May 2022
- Committee stage9 Jun 2022
- Report stage18 Oct 2022
- 3rd reading18 Oct 2022
Lords
- 1st reading19 Oct 2022
- 2nd reading1 Nov 2022
- Committee stage16 Nov 2022
- Report stage30 Jan 2023
- 3rd reading21 Feb 2023
Royal Assent2 May 2023
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