Overview

This bill seeks to repeal sections 132 to 138 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. These sections currently require authorisation for demonstrations near Parliament. The bill aims to remove this requirement, simplifying the process for holding protests.

Description

The primary purpose of the Demonstrations in the Vicinity of Parliament (Removal of Authorisation Requirements) Bill is to abolish the need for pre-authorisation of protests near the UK Parliament. The bill achieves this by repealing sections 132-138 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. This repeal also necessitates consequential amendments to other legislation, including the Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993 and the Serious Crime Act 2007, to remove references to the repealed sections. The bill applies only to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. The repeal of the authorisation requirements could potentially lead to minor savings in administrative costs associated with processing applications for demonstrations. However, no specific figures are provided within the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Protest organisers: They will no longer need to seek authorisation for demonstrations near Parliament, simplifying the process of organising protests.
• Law enforcement agencies: Their role in managing demonstrations near Parliament may change, potentially increasing the need for resources in maintaining order.
• Parliament and its surrounding areas: The bill could potentially impact the management of public spaces surrounding Parliament, requiring adjustments to existing security and crowd control measures.

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