Statistics on the number of police recorded firearm offences are published by the ONS in the Crime in England & Wales bulletin. Gun related crime statistics are published by the ONS in the Offences involving the use of weapons: data tables.
This briefing paper explore police service strength data from the Home Office, Scottish Government, and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Each country receives individual analysis utilising the available data from each police force area and international comparisons where available.
The Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a wide-ranging Government bill concerned with the justice system. The Bill’s Second Reading debate is scheduled for Monday 18 October
Debate Pack
The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
Research Briefing
This paper examines the regime for proscribing organisations under the Terrorism Act 2000. It explains the criteria that must be met for proscription, the associated criminal offences, and the process for deproscription. It also considers recently proscribed organisations, and some criticisms of the regime.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper gives a general overview of the extent of the problem of fly-tipping in England and the powers and responsibilities of the Environment Agency, local authorities and landowners to deal with it. It also sets out recent Government actions to tackle it and proposals for reform.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the key concepts underpinning the British model of policing. It introduces the key actors in UK policing. It provides a brief introduction to UK police forces and discusses their performance
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper describes police detention powers and outlines a recent history of their reform. It also describes the police custody estate.
Research Briefing
The Government published a draft Online Safety Bill on 12 May 2021. This Library Paper gives policy background and a brief overview of comment.
Research Briefing
This reading list collates a selection of media coverage, stakeholder responses and other material relevant to the draft Online Safety Bill.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the types of police personnel. It discusses their recruitment, training, and the proposed Police Covenant to improve officer welfare.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on a tackling knife crime is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 2:30pm. The debate will be opened by Sarah Owen MP.
Research Briefing
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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