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Religious Freedom: Demonstrations

Asked by Carla LockhartDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 30 October 2024UIN 10526

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to police forces on assessing whether silent prayer is taking place during public protests or gatherings whereby that action may constitute a breach of the law.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Home Office has not issued any guidance to police forces on the topic of silent prayer.The College of Policing have primary responsibility for publishing police guidance and are operationally independent from Government.

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