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Protest: Universities

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 23 May 2025UIN 52689

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has provided guidance to the police on pro-Palestinian encampments at universities.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The College of Policing is responsible for providing guidance to police.The College’s Public Order Public Safety authorised professional practice covers a wide range of events and operations, including protests and disorder.

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