Written question asked by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 7 December 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.
Protest: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of an amnesty for people arrested as part of anti-lockdown protests during the November 2020 covid-19 lockdown.
- Answer
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The right to peaceful protest is one of the cornerstones of our democracy. However, in these unprecedented circumstances it is vital that everyone plays a part in controlling the virus.
The time-limited, national measures previously in place between 5 November-1 December, applied to protests and to all other gatherings, except for a few exemptions such as funerals. Everyone was required to follow these rules.It is for the Police, in conjunction with the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether an action warrants possible criminal proceedings.
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- Written question
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- 123583
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Demonstrations Arrests Disease control Protest Coronavirus
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