Selective licensing of private landlords (England & Wales)
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill - police powers, public order and miscellaneous provisions. (Bill 6 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/89.
Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill (Bill 5 of 2004/05) (247 KB , PDF)
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill – police powers, public order and miscellaneous provisions. (Bill 6 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/89.
Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill (Bill 5 of 2004/05) (247 KB , PDF)
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.
The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill 2022-23 is scheduled to have report and third reading on 24 March 2023. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
The Supporting Families (previously Troubled Families) Programme aims to support families with multiple disadvantages who can experience poor life outcomes.