Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Accepted
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Elected representatives, families, and staff face insecurity from protest activity.
Conclusion
Whilst we respect the right to protest, we are clear that no one, including elected representatives, their families, and their staff, should be made to feel unsafe by protest activity outside their home. Likewise, no one should be intimidated when they are coming and going from their place of work. AC Twist said: “Places of work seem to be a legitimate place to protest.” However, MPs have raised concerns about the impact on the staff who work in their offices, who are facing intimidation and violent attacks. We were pleased to hear the Met reiterate that in a democratic society elected representatives must be able to do their job in accordance with their consciences, and free from intimidation.
Government Response Summary
The government commits to reviewing the Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR) in February 2025, which will include considering national threats like public disorder and incorporating suggested updates.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Home Office have made a commitment to review the SPR every two years with the next review due in February 2025. As part of that review, we will consider if all national threats, including public disorder, are still appropriate and the content remains relevant and fit for purpose. In between review periods, Home Office will hold a repository of suggested updates amends to the SPR to ensure the latest position is reflected in future iterations, this applies to public protest.