Jennifer Brown

This Insight explains what nitrous oxide is and how its use as a recreational drug is currently policed.

This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the current legislation and guidance relevant to the policing of protests, commentary on recent changes in this area and a discussion about calls for further reform

This Commons Library briefing paper describes police detention powers and outlines a recent history of their reform. It also describes the police custody estate and current concerns with pre-charge bail.

This Commons Library briefing paper discusses police stop and search powers. It outlines a recent history of their reform and available evidence on their effectiveness at reducing and detecting crime.

This commons library briefing paper introduces a series on police powers.

This Insight outlines the background to the Black Lives Matter movement and the reaction in the UK to the death of George Floyd.

This insight explains why MPs are now considering a motion to approve the legislation that underpins the current lockdown in England.

This research briefing explains what anti-social behaviour is and how local public services in England and Wales tackle it.

This research briefing deals with the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill which concern emergency powers and national security. This briefing paper has been updated to reflect changes made to the Bill in the House of Commons.

This briefing discusses the key legislation for the governance of police services, how police forces work, including when they work together, how they organise their staff and how they are overseen.

The Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy 2019-20 was introduced by Darren Jones MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 24 April 2020.

On Wednesday 29 January 2020 there will be an Opposition Day Debate on ‘Home Affairs’. This debate pack provides background on the current key issues in English and Welsh policing (policing is a devolved matter).

In the UK gun ownership is a privilege not a right. Firearms are heavily regulated. Not all guns can be licensed. Individuals seeking to own guns that can be licenced are vetted and approved by the police.