HC Deb 22 October 1981 vol 10 c171W

15. Mr. Winnick asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on any proposed changes in the practice of banning of marches and demonstrations.

Mr. Whitelaw:

The powers and procedures for banning marches, and the question of taking statutory powers to prohibit demonstrations, are included in my review of the Public Order Act 1936 and related legislation.