Public Order Act 2023 (UK)

Protest rightsPeaceful assembly

Summary

Introduced new protest-related offences including locking on, tunnelling, and serious disruption prevention orders; expanded stop-and-search powers around protests.

Relevance to the diaspora

Directly shapes the operating envelope for diaspora demonstrations, vigils and Mullivaikkal commemorations across UK cities.

Key provisions

Locking-on offence
Serious Disruption Prevention Orders
Expanded stop-and-search
Public nuisance codified

Primary source

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/15

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