Demonstrations: Clothing
Lords · Question HL3488 · Tabled 14 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 25 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Kinnock
To ask His Majesty's Government why the powers under the Public Order Act 1936 relating to the wearing of uniforms have not been used during political protests and demonstrations where people are dressed in similarly coloured clothing.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 25 Sep 2026
Police have a broad suite of powers available to manage protests, respond to disorder and address criminality where the relevant legal thresholds are met.The use of these powers is a matter for operationally independent forces who will take decisions on a...