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Public Order Act 2023

Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 30 May 2025UIN 53464

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to (a) amend, (b) repeal and (c) replace the Public Order Act 2023.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

There are currently no plans to amend, repeal or replace the Public Order Act 2023. Post legislative scrutiny of the Public Order Act 2023 will be carried out this year, beginning in May.

A memorandum will be submitted to the relevant departmental select committees in accordance with normal parliamentary practice.

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