Banking fraud
This briefing covers the scale of banking fraud, how the police respond to fraud, and what the public and private sectors are doing to reduce the impact of banking fraud.
Review of unduly lenient sentences
The Attorney General has the power to refer to the Court of Appeal sentences for certain offences which they believe to be "unduly lenient". This power to refer is sometimes called the 'unduly lenient sentence scheme'.
Changes to automatic prisoner release dates in England and Wales
The Sentencing Act 2026 was to change automatic release dates for some prisoners from 2 September. The Prime Minister has now paused the changes.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Jury Service (England and Wales)
An overview of jury service in England and Wales, including eligibility, reasonable adjustments, deferral and excusal, and financial compensation.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Criminal records (England and Wales)
How can an individual apply to have a criminal record on the Police National Computer deleted? What is disclosed in a criminal record check?
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Research Briefing
Changes to the law on abortion in England and Wales
An overview of how the law on abortion in England and Wales has changed following the assent of the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How to appeal a criminal conviction or sentence in England and Wales
The procedure for appealing a conviction or sentence is different depending on the type of court that dealt with the case. This page provides an overview of appealing from a magistrates’ court or Crown Court.
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Research Briefing
Proposals to ban social media for children
Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences.
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Research Briefing
Police standards: Conduct
How the police must handle allegations of police misconduct.
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Research Briefing
Policing in the UK: Current structures and proposals for reform
The government’s proposals for police reform could lead to the biggest changes to UK policing structures since the 1970s.
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Research Briefing
Police and crime commissioners
What police and crime commissioners do and the government's plans to scrap them.
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Research Briefing
The National Security (State Threats) Bill
The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
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Research Briefing
Support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts on Tuesday 30th June at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Bradley Thomas MP
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