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RIGHT TO PROTEST IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

Early day motion 1452A3, tabled 24 June 2003 by Harry Barnes (Labour). Signed by 2 members.

Line 2, after society to leave out till end and add 'as experienced through the freedom to peacefully assemble and the freedom to speak out without inciting illegal actions; but believes that the continuing protests being conducted in Parliament Square are a disturbing harrassing of many of the staff of the Commons, especially police who have to put up with an unacceptable degree of loud hailer noise and sloganising; and suggests that the protestors should use more interesting, attractive and innovative techniques to spread their message.

Signatures by party: Labour 2.