The Sentencing Act 2026 changes to automatic release dates for some prisoners will now come into force on 1 October 2026 and will not apply to rape and certain child sexual and grooming offences.
Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences.
An overview of how the law on abortion in England and Wales has changed following the assent of the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
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'.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
An overview of jury service in England and Wales, including eligibility, reasonable adjustments, deferral and excusal, and financial compensation.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How can an individual apply to have a criminal record on the Police National Computer deleted? What is disclosed in a criminal record check?
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
How the police must handle allegations of police misconduct.
Research Briefing
The government’s proposals for police reform could lead to the biggest changes to UK policing structures since the 1970s.
Research Briefing
What police and crime commissioners do and the government's plans to scrap them.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
Research Briefing
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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