UK Parliament / Open data

Public Order Bill

Moved by

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

5: Clause 1, page 1, line 15, at end insert—

“(1A) In this section, “attach” means to connect by mechanical means, and does not include circumstances where persons, objects or land are merely touching, holding or being held, or seated or placed upon each other.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment probes the definition of “attach” in the Clause 1 offence of locking on, and whether it includes for example holding hands or sitting down.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
825 c926 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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