Pedlars’ Rights – Protected by Law

Certificated pedlars have a national right under the Pedlars Acts 1871 and 1881 to trade “in any place throughout the United Kingdom.”

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) — even under the new Criminal Justice Bill — cannot lawfully ban pedlary without clear authority from Parliament.

Any attempt to criminalise lawful pedlars is ultra vires (beyond powers), breaches the Principle of Legality, and violates human rights protections.

Pedlary is lawful — and we will defend it.

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