Demonstrations: Sentencing
Commons · Question 10815 · Tabled 23 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Simon Opher
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the independent review of sentencing policy will include sentencing for peaceful protest.
Answer
Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 29 Oct 2024
The right to protest peacefully is a fundamental part of our democracy. There is a long tradition in this country of people being able to come together and express their views. This Government remains firmly committed to protecting and preserving this rig...