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Crime

  • Research Briefing

    Hate Crime Statistics

    Thursday, 10 December, 2020

    This briefing paper looks at Hate Crime in England & Wales using figures provided by the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) and the Police Recorded Crime Series. The paper also presents data on hate crime rates per 100,000 population in each police force area and for each hate crime strand. It also looks at similar figures in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Courts
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Police powers: an introduction

    Wednesday, 09 December, 2020

    This commons library briefing paper introduces a series on police powers.

    • Research Briefing
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    The Troubled Families programme (England)

    Friday, 27 November, 2020

    The Troubled Families Programme (TFP) is a programme in England administered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme conducts targeted interventions for families experiencing multiple problems, including crime, anti-social behaviour, truancy, unemployment, mental health problems and domestic abuse. This briefing examines the TFP since 2012, details MHCLG evaluations of the programme, and describes recent commentary and potential future directions for the programme.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Families and social services
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    A short guide to police complaints

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    This Library briefing paper helps MPs and their staff dealing with casework involving dissatisfaction with the police.

    • Research Briefing
    • Police
  • Debate Pack

    International Men’s Day

    Tuesday, 17 November, 2020

    This briefing provides background information in support of the Backbench Business Committee debate on International Men's Day UK

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Higher education
    • Housing and planning
    • Schools
  • Debate Pack

    Backbench Business: Regulation and Prevention of Online Harms

    Tuesday, 17 November, 2020

    A Backbench Business debate on the Regulation and Prevention of Online Harms has been scheduled for Thursday 19 November 2020. Jeremy Wright MP will open the debate.

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Press and media
  • Research Briefing

    Undercover policing in England and Wales

    Thursday, 05 November, 2020

    This Library briefing paper discusses undercover policing in England and Wales. It explains how undercover operations are regulated and managed. It outlines the criticism of historic undercover policing units and provides details of the ongoing public inquiry into undercover policing.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Police powers: stop and search

    Wednesday, 04 November, 2020

    This Commons Library briefing paper discusses police stop and search powers. It outlines a recent history of their reform and available evidence on their effectiveness at reducing and detecting crime.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Police
  • Insight

    Coronavirus: MPs to vote on new lockdown

    Tuesday, 03 November, 2020

    MPs will also have a say on any restrictions after the 2 Dec deadline

    • Insight
    • Diseases
    • Parliament
    • Police
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Has anything changed in the Overseas Operations Bill?: Committee Stage report

    Monday, 02 November, 2020

    The Public Bill Committee for the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill concluded on 22 October 2020. Despite a significant number of tabled amendments to Parts 1 and 2 of the Bill, no changes were made. The Bill is not without controversy and MPs are expected to return to some of its more contentious provisions when it comes back to the Floor of the House. Report Stage is scheduled for 3 November 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Civil law
    • Criminal law
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Protections for emergency service workers

    Thursday, 29 October, 2020

    A Westminster Hall debate on protections for emergency services is scheduled for Wednesday 4 November 2020 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Matt Vickers MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
  • Research Briefing

    Drug crime: Statistics for England and Wales

    Monday, 26 October, 2020

    This briefing paper looks at drug crime prevalence in England and Wales and the criminal justice outcomes for those found guilty of drug offences. It also covers the impacts of drug misuse.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Health
  • Debate Pack

    Spending of the Ministry of Justice on Legal Aid

    Wednesday, 21 October, 2020

    A Westminster Hall debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice on legal aid is scheduled for Thursday 22 October at 3pm. The Member leading the debate is Sir Robert Neill MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Civil law
    • Criminal law
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Knife crime statistics

    Tuesday, 06 October, 2020

    Knife crime is a persistent and worrying concern, especially as it impacts particularly upon young people and the disadvantaged, and various remedies have been tried over the years.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021

    Friday, 02 October, 2020

    The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 September 2020. It is due to have Second Reading on 5 October. It would introduce a power in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to authorise conduct by officials and agents of the security and intelligence services, law enforcement, and certain other public authorities, which would otherwise constitute criminality.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security

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