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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.025923
I note you seek access to the following information:
Please provide me with the documented Police Power which authorises the removal of a lawful union picket in a public place, inclusive of arrest powers.
Decision
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.
Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
If it is a lawful protest/picket there is no criminal offence and therefore no power of arrest or police powers of any description.
If there are offences linked to a protest (for example, aggravated trespass, highway obstruction, public order offences) they are dealt with under the relevant legislation such as the Public Order Act.