Strangers Gallery
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The Strangers Gallery is set aside for members of the public at the British House of Commons, and is intended for both invited and uninvited members of the public to watch the proceedings of the House. A similar situation obtains for the House of Lords. Members of the public may obtain tickets from their Member of Parliament. It is possible to queue outside St Stephen's Tower and be admitted to the gallery without booking, especially on Fridays, however during popular debates it will be nearly impossible to obtain a place without booking.
The Commons' Gallery is located on a level above the floor of the Commons and looks down on it. There is a glass screen to subvert the throwing of objects from the Gallery, recently raised after a Fathers 4 Justice protest.
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- ↑ 'Strangers' is the parliamentary term for people other than members of Parliament (MPs or Peers) and/or Officers of Parliament staff.
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