Overview

• Steve Bray, known as 'Stop Brexit Man,' was cleared of violating a police ban on playing music near Parliament in a Westminster Magistrates’ Court ruling on April 14, 2025.
• The case stemmed from a March 20, 2024, incident where Bray played satirical music, including themes from The Muppets and Darth Vader, as former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived for Prime Minister’s Questions.
• Police seized Bray’s speakers after issuing a notice and map indicating restrictions under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, which Bray disputed as outdated.
• Deputy District Judge Anthony Woodcock highlighted Bray’s use of satire as part of a long-standing tradition of political critique and acknowledged his right to protest.
• The court’s decision ends a year-long legal dispute, reinforcing the balance between public order enforcement and the right to political expression.