General Debate on knife crime
There will be a general debate on knife crime on 14 December 2023. This debate was previously scheduled for 16 October 2023 and was sponsored by Wendy Morton MP.

This Library briefing paper helps MPs and their staff dealing with casework involving antisocial behaviour.
A short guide to anti-social behaviour complaints (129 KB , PDF)
This paper sets out the key information needed to understand the system for reporting anti-social behaviour.
It covers the definition of anti-social behaviour and the key actors involved. It also briefly discusses the informal and formal powers they can use to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Its designed to help MPs dealing with constituents who have been affected by anti-social behaviour. It explains what constituents should expect at different stages of the reporting process, what their options are, and where they can go for further support and advice.
A short guide to anti-social behaviour complaints (129 KB , PDF)
There will be a general debate on knife crime on 14 December 2023. This debate was previously scheduled for 16 October 2023 and was sponsored by Wendy Morton MP.
Nitrous oxide used to be controlled under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 but it was reclassified as a Class C drug in 2023, making possession illegal.
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 28 November 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.