Insight
How our local police forces are funded
The process for allocating funding to police forces has long been recognised as needing reform
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Insight
The challenge of recruiting 20,000 police officers
The pledge represents the largest police recruitment drive since the early 2000s.
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Insight
Stop-and-search powers: Extension of ‘no-suspicion’ searches
Police forces are no longer expected to follow voluntary guidance on 'no-suspicion' searches.
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Insight
Protests: What powers can the police use?
The freedom to peacefully protest is a cornerstone of a liberal democratic society but it’s not always plain sailing.
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Insight
Police stations: Are they a thing of the past?
Why are police stations closing and what impact is this having on community-police relations?
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Research Briefing
British Transport Police (BTP)
This paper discusses the British Transport Police (BTP): its operations, how it is overseen and current plans for its reform.
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Debate Pack
Effect of reductions in funding to police, fire and rescue services
A Westminster Hall debate on the effect of reductions in funding to police, fire and rescue services will be held on Wednesday 20 February from 9.30am. The Member opening the debate is Grahame Morris MP.
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Debate Pack
Anti-Social Behaviour
On 7 February 2019 there will be a general debate on anti-social behaviour, sponsored by Diana Johnson.
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Debate Pack
Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2019/20 on Tuesday 5 February.
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Research Briefing
Harassment: “Police Information Notices” or “Early Harassment Notices” in England and Wales
The police sometimes issue warning notices to individuals where there are allegations of harassment. This note explains what these are and why they are used.
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Debate Pack
Effect of police stop and search powers on BAME communities
A Westminster Hall debate on Effect of police stop and search powers on BAME communities is scheduled for Wednesday 23 May 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Naz Shah MP.
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Research Briefing
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill 2017-19: Committee Stage Report
This House of Commons Library briefing provides information on key provisions in the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill 2017-19. This is a Private Member's Bill which is seeking to make provision about the oversight and management of the use of force in relation to patients in mental health units.
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Debate Pack
Police funding
An Opposition Day debate on Police funding is scheduled for Wednesday 28 March 2018. The subject of the debate has been selected by the Leader of the Opposition.
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