Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
Police personnel: recruitment, training and welfare
This briefing explains the types of police personnel. It discusses their recruitment, training, and the proposed Police Covenant to improve officer welfare.
Unification of probation services
This briefing discusses the new unified model for probation services being brought in from 26 June 2021.
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Debate Pack
Protection of retail workers
A Westminster Hall debate on the protection of retail workers has been scheduled for Monday 7 June 2021 at 6.15 pm. The Member leading the debate is Matt Vickers MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: enforcing restrictions
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.
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Research Briefing
Policing in the UK
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
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Research Briefing
Police and Crime Commissioners
This Library briefing describes the role and functions of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). It explains how they work with police chiefs and how they are held accountable.
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Research Briefing
Regulating online harms
The Government published a draft Online Safety Bill on 12 May 2021. This Library Paper gives policy background and a brief overview of comment.
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Research Briefing
Reaction to the Draft Online Safety Bill: a reading list
This reading list collates a selection of media coverage, stakeholder responses and other material relevant to the draft Online Safety Bill.
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Research Briefing
The role of healthcare services in addressing domestic abuse
This briefing considers the role of the NHS and healthcare professionals in addressing domestic abuse. It looks at the use of healthcare services by victims and perpetrators, alongside initiatives such as health-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: protests
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the current legislation and guidance relevant to the policing of protests, commentary on recent changes in this area and a discussion about calls for further reform
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Insight
Domestic abuse and Covid-19: A year into the pandemic
How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government's response been?
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Research Briefing
Corporate criminal liability
This briefing discusses the circumstances in which corporates can commit crimes in England and Wales, setting out recent developments and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: A history of English lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper provides a history of England's coronavirus "lockdown laws"
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Research Briefing
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021: Lords amendments
The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. The Lords made a number of amendments and now the Bill is in a period of ping pong. The Commons will consider the latest Lords amendments on 27 April 2021. This paper has been updated accordingly.
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