Consultation outcome

Independent review: Political violence and disruption

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Published
24 March 2021
Last updated
21 May 2024 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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Protecting our Democracy from Coercion

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4943-8, E03131940, HC 775

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Protecting our Democracy from Coercion (print version)

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Government response to the Walney report on political violence and disruption (accessible version)

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Detail of outcome

Protecting our Democracy from Coercion, a report by Lord Walney, the UK Government’s Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption.

Government response to Lord Walney’s report.

Original consultation

Summary

Lord Walney, Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption, seeks your views on the rise in prominence of far-right, far-left and other extreme single issue political groups.

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Consultation description

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has coincided with an increase in activity and prominence amongst far-right, far-left and other political groups.

In this call for evidence, Lord Walney will examine the points at which the activities of such groups can cross into criminality and disruption to people’s lives, and draw lessons for the UK from the action taken by international partners.

Following the conclusion of Lord Walney’s review, his findings and recommendations will be presented to the Prime Minister and to the Home Secretary for publication subject to their approval.

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Privacy notice: independent review of political violence and disruption

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Published 24 March 2021
Last updated 21 May 2024 + show all updates

  1. Addition of Lord Walney's report and the government's response to Lord Walney’s report.

  2. Updated the privacy notice - section on the legal basis for processing data about criminal convictions.

  3. Consultation extended until 5pm on 14 May.

  4. First published.

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