Public Order Act 2023
make provision for new offences relating to public order; to make provision about stop and search powers; to make provision about the exercise of police functions relating to public order; to make provision about proceedings by the Secretary of State relating to protest-related activities; to make provision about serious disruption prevention orders; and for connected purposes.
Government Bill
(Home Office)
What is this Bill?
The Public Order Act 2023 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 11 May 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 2 May 2023.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Government Bills, Process of a Bill
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This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament
Latest Key documents
Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages
2nd May 2023
Royal Assent: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
2nd May 2023
Royal AssentLords Hsnsard (Commons)
2nd May 2023
Act of Parliament
Public Order Act 2023 (c. 15)
26th April 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
26th April 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments (Lords)
25th April 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 131-I Marshalled list for Consideration of a Commons Reason
24th April 2023
Consideration of Lords message
24th April 2023
Bill
HL Bill 131 Commons Disagreement and Reason
24th April 2023
Amendment Paper
Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 24 April 2023
24th April 2023
Bill proceedings: Commons
Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Message as at 24 April 2023
21st April 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 21 April 2023
19th April 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 19 April 2023
29th March 2023
Bill
Bill 290 2022-23 (Lords Non-Insistence and Amendments in Lieu)
28th March 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
28th March 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments (Lords)
27th March 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 123-I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons Reason
24th March 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 123(a) Motion for Consideration of Commons Reason
23rd March 2023
Bill
HL Bill 123 Commons Disagreement and Reason
22nd March 2023
Consideration of Lords messageConsideration of Lords Message
22nd March 2023
Amendment Paper
Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 22 March 2023
22nd March 2023
Bill proceedings: Commons
Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Message as at 22 March 2023
22nd March 2023
Selection of amendments: Commons
Consideration of Lords Message - selection and grouping - 22 March 2023
21st March 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 21 March 2023
15th March 2023
Bill
Bill 270 2022-23 (Lords Non-Insistence and Amendments to Words Restored)
14th March 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
14th March 2023
Consideration of Commons amendments (Lords)
14th March 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 116-I(a) Revised Version of Motion B2 (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)
13th March 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 116-I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons Amendments and Reasons
10th March 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 116(a) Motions for Consideration of Commons Amendments and Reasons
8th March 2023
Bill
HL Bill 116 Commons Disagreement, Reasons and Amendments in lieu
7th March 2023
Consideration of Lords amendments (Commons)
7th March 2023
Programme motion
7th March 2023
Amendment Paper
Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments as at 7 March 2023
7th March 2023
Bill proceedings: Commons
Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments as at 7 March 2023
7th March 2023
Selection of amendments: Commons
Grouping of Lords Amendments by Secretary Suella Braverman and selection of amendments by Mr Speaker - 7 March 2023
6th March 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLA Amendments as at 6 March 2023
3rd March 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLA Amendments as at 3 March 2023
1st March 2023
Explanatory Notes
Bill 253 EN 2022-23
1st March 2023
Briefing papers
Briefing paper on Lords amendments
22nd February 2023
Bill
Bill 253 2022-23 (Lords Amendments)
21st February 2023
3rd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
21st February 2023
3rd reading (Lords)
20th February 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 102-I Marshalled list for Third Reading
15th February 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 102(a) Amendments for Third Reading
7th February 2023
Report stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
7th February 2023
Report stage (Lords)
7th February 2023
Bill
HL Bill 102 (as amended on Report)
3rd February 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82-II Second marshalled list for Report
30th January 2023
Report stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 2 (Lords)
30th January 2023
Report stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 1 (Lords)
30th January 2023
Report stage: Part 2 (Lords)
30th January 2023
Report stage: Part 1 (Lords)
26th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82-I Marshalled list for Report
26th January 2023
Legislative Consent Motions-devolved legislatures
Legislative Consent Motion: Public Order Bill - UK Legislation
25th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(j) Amendments for Report
24th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(i) Amendments for Report
18th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(h) Amendments for Report
17th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(g) Amendments for Report
16th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(f) Amendments for Report
12th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(e) Amendments for Report
10th January 2023
Will write letters
Letter from Lord Sharpe to Lord Paddick regarding a question raised in the stage debate (third day): to what extent have police forces been able to fulfil the targets of specified numbers of public order trained units, and the training of special constables as public order officers.
5th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(d) Amendments for Report
4th January 2023
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(c) Amendments for Report
20th December 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(b) Amendment for Report
14th December 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 82(a) Amendments for Report
13th December 2022
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
13th December 2022
Committee stage (Lords)
13th December 2022
Bill
HL Bill 82 (as amended in Committee)
9th December 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61-III Third marshalled list for Committee
22nd November 2022
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 2 (Lords)
22nd November 2022
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 1 (Lords)
22nd November 2022
Committee stage (Lords)
21st November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61-II(a) Amendment for Committee (Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List)
18th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61-II Second marshalled list for Committee
16th November 2022
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 2 (Lords)
16th November 2022
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings Part 1 (Lords)
16th November 2022
Committee stage: Part 2 (Lords)
16th November 2022
Committee stage: Part 1 (Lords)
16th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61-I(a) Amendments for Committee (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)
14th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61-I Marshalled list for Committee
11th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(g) Amendments for Committee
10th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(f) Amendments for Committee
9th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(e) Amendments for Committee
8th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(d) Amendments for Committee
4th November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(c) Amendments for Committee
3rd November 2022
Select Committee report
17th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
3rd November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(b) Amendments for Committee
2nd November 2022
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 61(a) Amendments for Committee
1st November 2022
2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
1st November 2022
2nd reading (Lords)
26th October 2022
Briefing papers
Public Order Bill
25th October 2022
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Public Order Bill: Delegated Powers Memorandum
19th October 2022
1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
19th October 2022
1st reading (Lords)
19th October 2022
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 61 Explanatory Notes
19th October 2022
Bill
HL Bill 61 (as brought from the Commons)
18th October 2022
3rd reading (Commons)
18th October 2022
Report stage (Commons)
18th October 2022
Programme motion
18th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 18 October 2022
18th October 2022
Bill proceedings: Commons
Report Stage Proceedings as at 18 October 2022
18th October 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Speaker's provisional grouping and selection of amendments - 18 October 2022
17th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2022
14th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 14 October 2022
13th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 13 October 2022
12th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 12 October 2022
10th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 10 October 2022
7th October 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 7 October 2022
23rd September 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 23 September 2022
9th September 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 9 September 2022
8th September 2022
Briefing papers
Briefing Paper on Progress of the Bill
8th September 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 8 September 2022
22nd July 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2022
6th July 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 6 July 2022
5th July 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 5 July 2022
27th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 27 June 2022
24th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 24 June 2022
23rd June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 23 June 2022
22nd June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol) (POB21)
22nd June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Eliane Haseldine (POB20)
22nd June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Johanna Ryan (POB19)
22nd June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Sue Vallance (POB17)
22nd June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Alice Thompson (POB18)
21st June 2022
Committee stage: 7th sitting (Commons)
21st June 2022
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 June 2022
21st June 2022
Bill
Bill 116 2022-23 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)
21st June 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 21 June 2022
21st June 2022
Bill proceedings: Commons
All proceedings up to 21 June 2022 at Public Bill Committee Stage
20th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 20 June 2022
17th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 17 June 2022
17th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by David Smart Knight (POB13)
17th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Steven Beech (POB14)
17th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by John Windsor (POB15)
17th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Jaye Brighton (POB16)
16th June 2022
Committee stage: 6th sitting (Commons)
16th June 2022
Committee stage: 5th sitting (Commons)
16th June 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 16 June 2022
16th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 June 2022
15th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 15 June 2022
15th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by a collection of clinical bodies, royal colleges and abortion care providers (POB11)
15th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Bond (POB10)
15th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Chief Constable Ben Julian Harrington QPM, National Police Lead for Public Order and Public Safety, National Police Chiefs' Council (POB08)
15th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Dr Charlotte Burck (POB09)
15th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Mr George Whitehouse (POB12)
14th June 2022
Committee stage: 4th sitting (Commons)
14th June 2022
Committee stage: 3rd sitting (Commons)
14th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 June 2022
13th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 13 June 2022
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Liberty (POB02)
10th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 10 June 2022
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Big Brother Watch (POB05)
10th June 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 14 June 2022
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) (POB03)
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Amnesty International (POB07)
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Right To Life UK (POB06)
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by HS2 Ltd (POB04)
10th June 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Mr Damien Fitzgerald and others (re: reject new Clause 1) (POB01)
9th June 2022
Committee stage: 2nd sitting (Commons)
9th June 2022
Committee stage: 1st sitting (Commons)
9th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 9 June
8th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 8 June 2022
7th June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 7 June 2022
1st June 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 1 June 2022
27th May 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 27 May 2022
25th May 2022
Press notices
Have your say on the Public Order Bill
23rd May 2022
2nd reading (Commons)
23rd May 2022
Programme motion
19th May 2022
Briefing papers
Briefing Paper on Second Reading
17th May 2022
Impact Assessments
Impact Assessment from The Home Office
11th May 2022
1st reading (Commons)
11th May 2022
Bill
Bill 008 2022-23 (as introduced)
11th May 2022
Explanatory Notes
Bill 008 EN 2022-23
11th May 2022
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Delegate Powers Memorandum