Written questions

Protest: Devon

Commons · Question 128416 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to protect the right to peaceful protest in Devon.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 27 Apr 2026

This Government is committed to protecting the right to peaceful protest, while ensuring public order legislation balances freedom of expression with protecting the public from serious disruption or harm.Under the Public Order Act 1986, the police have th...