Recommendation 10

The lack of collection and publication of data on conditions makes it harder to assess the efficacy of existing laws and the need for new ones like those contained in the PCSC Bill. The collection and publication of data on conditions in one central database would assist local police forces, the NPCC and protest organisers. Local police forces could use this data to inform their own decision-making processes, and any useful lessons could be reflected in the NPCC Public Order Authorised Professional Guidance. It would also improve police accountability to the public and help protest organisers understand the nature of conditions that are imposed. The NPCC and local police forces should work together to ensure the routine recording, collection, and publication of data on conditions imposed at protests. Any data must be easily accessible to the public. (Paragraph 93) 42 Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, Part 3 (Public Order) Statutory public nuisance offence