Demonstrations: Whitehall
2026-06-28 · Home Office · HL1388 · Official question
Question
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.
Answer
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,...