FOI 966/24 Public Order Act

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Enquiry Reference:  FOI 966- 24                                                                              

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.

Freedom of Information Act Request: conditions imposed, and arrests made under, section 12 and section 14 Public Order Act 1986 since 21 May 2024.

We write to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“FOIA”) to request information. 

This request relates to the Cleveland Police's use of powers under section 12 and section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986 (s.12 and s.14 POA) in respect of protests since 21 May 2024.

Therefore, please provide the following information:  

1. A list of all protests where conditions were imposed under s.12 and s.14 conditions between 21 May 2024 and present (7 October 2024).     

1. A copy of the document publicising the conditions imposed on each protest disclosed in response to question 1. And a list of the channels it was published on.   

1. The number of people arrested for breaching s.12 and s.14 conditions since 21 May 2024.  

1. If retrievable within the cost limit, the number of people arrested for breaching s.12 and s.14 conditions since 21 May 2024 broken down by:  

1. The name of the offence in the greatest detail possible, specifying any offence codes 
2. Whether the offence was related to breaching the conditions imposed on the protest and, if retrievable within the cost limit, the specific conditions allegedly breached. 

Having made enquiries within the Force our response is no information held, we have not imposed any conditions under Section 12 or 14 of the Public Order Act.

If you are not satisfied with this response or any actions taken in dealing with your request, you have the right to request an independent internal review of your case under our review procedure. The Freedom of Information Code of Practice (see below link) states that a request for internal review should be made within 20 working days of the date on this response or 40 working days if extenuating circumstances to account for the delay can be evidenced. Public authorities are not obliged to accept internal reviews after this date.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/freedom-of-information-code-of-practice

Yours sincerely

Information Rights Decision Maker