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Arrests for protest-related offences from January 2013 - June 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.031031

I note you seek access to the following information:

The total number of arrests for each of the following offences in each calendar year since January 2013.

Please provide figures broken down by offence, including separate figures for conspiracy to commit any of the below offences, and also by outcome of the arrest.

• Section 14ZA POA 1986: Breach of a condition on one-person protest
• Sub section 12(4)&(5) POA 1986: Failure to comply with a condition imposed on a public procession
• Sub section 14(4)&(5) POA 1986: Failure to comply with a condition imposed on a public assembly
• Sub section 14B(1)&(2) POA 1986: Offences relating to trespassory assembly
• Section 68 CJPOA 1994 Aggravated trespass
• Section 1 POA 2023 Locking-on
• Section 2 POA 2023 Being equipped to lock-on
• Section 137 HA 1980 Wilful obstruction of the highway
• Section 7 POA 2023 Interference with use or operation of key national infrastructure
• Section 78 PCSCA 2022 Causing public nuisance
• Section 143(8) PRSR Act 2011 Prohibited activities in controlled area of Parliament Square
• Section 5 POA 1986 Harassment, alarm, or distress
• Section 4 POA 1986 Intentional harassment, alarm or distress
• Section 4 POA 1986 Fear or provocation of violence

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I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

These searches successfully located the information relevant to your request. I have attached an excel spreadsheet with the answers to your questions.

Please note there are five separate tabs within the spreadsheet, titled cover sheet, notes, Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. The notes page should be read in conjunction with the data to ensure the report is interpreted correctly.