Petition · Home Office
Give the Home Secretary the same powers to ban static assemblies as marches
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
We are calling for a change to the law so that static assemblies can be banned by the Home Secretary where there is a serious risk of public disorder.
Under section 13 of the Public Order Act 1986, the Home Secretary can ban a march if police believe there is a risk of serious public disorder that cannot be prevented by section 12 powers. Static assemblies do not fall under this category. The police can only impose conditions on assemblies or seek a ban on assemblies that involve trespass under section 14A of the Act.
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
21 Nov 2025
Closed
21 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.