HC Deb 13 April 1984 vol 58 c421W
Mr. Terlezki

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to authorise instant arrest for secondary picketing; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

Secondary picketing is a matter for the civil law, and is not a criminal offence.

Mr. Terlezki

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to create a criminal offence of incitement to picket unlawfully; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

It is already a criminal offence to incite another to commit any breach of the criminal law, whether in the course of picketing or otherwise.

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