Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Parts 3 and 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (the Bill). Parts 3 and 4 would amend various pieces of public order law to change to how protests and unauthorised encampments (Gypsy and Traveller sites associated with trespass) are policed.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Part 6 of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (the Bill). Part 6 of the Bill would replace most existing out of court disposals (OOCDs) with two new ones: the diversionary caution and the community caution.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers frequently asked questions about banking scams, and describes: the scale of the problem; the types of scam; what help is available for victims; and government and industry action.
Research Briefing
This note sets out the rules in England and Wales governing the retention and disclosure of conviction and non-conviction information held on the Police National Computer and the Police National Database.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper sets out the background to the Armed Forces Bill 2019-21. This Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 8 February 2021.
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2020/21 on Wednesday 10 February 2021
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper helps MPs and their staff dealing with casework involving antisocial behaviour.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper discusses the 2017 reforms to pre-charge bail. It also discusses Government proposals for new legislation to respond to criticisms of these reforms.
Research Briefing
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.
Insight
MPs will also have a say on any restrictions after the 2 Dec deadline
Insight
This Insight looks at the proposal for a new order to help prevent knife crime and how people from Black ethnic groups may be more affected.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains the police complaints and discipline systems. It also provides an overview of recent reforms to the systems.
Insight
This Insight explains what nitrous oxide is and how its use as a recreational drug is currently policed.
Research Briefing
The Ministry of Defence published a review of the Service Police as part of a wider review of the Service Justice System. This Commons Library briefing paper discusses who the Service Police are, what they do, and the outcome of the review.
Constituency Casework
This article helps Members and their staff to understand the police complaints system. It is part of a series.
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