General Article Your right to protest

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Do I have the right to protest? Can the police limit my right to protest?

In 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022 (also called the Policing Act or the PCSC Act) was passed. It has changed the law on protesting, and you can read more about it here. In 2023, the Government introduced the Public Order Act. 

This page sets out the law and guidance which applies in England only.

Your right to protest

Everyone has the right to protest and to organise protests. This right is protect...

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