Advice and Information

We explain the law relevant for those seeking to monitor or observe the police at protests, and for journalists reporting on protest activity.

The Public Order Act 2023 introduces ‘Serious Disruption Prevention Orders’ (“SDPOs”). Here, we explain what they are and what they mean for protesters and organisers.

As the Government’s Public Order Act 2023 comes into force, we explain the new and expanded stop and search powers, and what they mean for protesters and organisers.

As the Government’s Public Order Act 2023 comes into force, we explain the new protest offences and new definition of ‘serious disruption’, and what they mean for protesters and organisers.