Crime & Policing
Commons business tagged with this topic — 42 items.
Upcoming (9)
- Oral questionsMon, 18 May 2026— Home Office
Home Office (including Topical Questions)
This is a scheduled oral question session directed at the Home Office, where MPs question the Home Secretary on departmental policy and operations. Topical questions allow members to raise urgent or current issues affecting the department's remit, which typically covers policing, immigration, borders, counter-terrorism, and domestic security.
- Oral questionsThu, 7 May 2026— Attorney General
Attorney General (including Topical Questions)
This is a regular oral questions session where MPs question the Attorney General on matters of legal policy, law enforcement, and the administration of justice. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent, current issues affecting the legal system and access to justice. The session tests government accountability on law enforcement priorities and legal matters.
- Oral questionsTue, 5 May 2026— Justice
Justice (including Topical Questions)
This is a scheduled oral question session for the Justice Department, allowing MPs to quiz the Justice Secretary and ministerial team on a range of justice-related matters. Questions may cover courts, sentencing, prisons, criminal justice reform, legal aid, or related policy areas. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or newsworthy issues without advance notice.
- Oral evidenceTue, 28 Apr 2026
Justice Committee: Work of the Ministry of Justice
The Justice Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the overall work and performance of the Ministry of Justice. This is a routine parliamentary oversight hearing where the committee will scrutinise the department's operations, policy delivery, budget allocation, and departmental priorities across its areas of responsibility including courts, prisons, legal aid, and sentencing.
- Oral evidenceTue, 28 Apr 2026
Home Affairs Committee: Violence Against Women and Girls strategy update
The Home Affairs Committee will receive oral evidence on the government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. This hearing will examine the current approach, progress, and effectiveness of policies and measures designed to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, and harassment.
- DebateTue, 28 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine the Bill's clauses in depth, propose amendments, and debate specific provisions affecting the court and tribunal system.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 28 Apr 2026
International parental child abduction
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Rachel Gilmour MP, examines the issue of international parental child abduction—when one parent unlawfully removes a child across international borders. The debate will explore how the UK can better protect children caught in cross-border family disputes and improve coordination with international authorities and legal frameworks.
- DebateTue, 28 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is reconvening in General Committee to continue detailed examination of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This is the second or further consideration of the Bill, where MPs scrutinise specific clauses, amendments, and provisions affecting the court system and tribunal structures across the UK.
- Consideration of Lords messageMon, 27 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords message to the Crime and Policing Bill
The House of Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding the Crime and Policing Bill. This represents the final stage of legislative scrutiny where the Lords have made amendments or objections that the Commons must address, either accepting, rejecting, or negotiating changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent.
Past (33)
- DebateThu, 23 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed line-by-line scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage allows MPs to examine, amend, and debate specific clauses of the legislation that will reform how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
- DebateThu, 23 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This Bill will reform how courts and tribunal services operate across England and Wales, covering judicial administration, case management procedures, and the structure of court systems. The committee stage allows MPs to examine, debate, and amend specific clauses before the Bill proceeds to further readings.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 22 Apr 2026
Fraud in the car insurance industry
This Westminster Hall debate examines fraud within the car insurance industry, likely focusing on fraudulent claims, premium manipulation, and consumer deception that inflate costs for honest policyholders. Helen Morgan (Lib Dem, North Shropshire) is raising concerns about how widespread insurance fraud affects both consumers' premiums and the integrity of the insurance market.
- Consideration of Lords messageWed, 22 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill (if necessary)
The Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding the Crime and Policing Bill. This stage typically occurs after the Lords has made amendments or objections to legislation passed by the Commons, requiring the lower house to decide whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' position before the bill can receive Royal Assent.
- Oral evidenceTue, 21 Apr 2026
Justice Committee: Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate
The Justice Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to investigate how children and young adults are treated within the secure estate — prisons, young offender institutions, and other detention facilities. The inquiry examines conditions, welfare, education, rehabilitation, and outcomes for this vulnerable population to assess whether the system is meeting their needs and protecting their rights.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 21 Apr 2026
Sex trafficking in Scotland
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Tracy Gilbert (Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith), focuses on sex trafficking in Scotland. The discussion will examine the scale of this serious crime, its impact on victims, and what measures are needed to combat it effectively.
- DebateTue, 21 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
This is a continuation debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs will further scrutinise and amend the detailed provisions of the Bill. The debate focuses on reforms to England and Wales's court system and tribunals, likely covering access to justice, court efficiency, and funding implications.
- DebateTue, 21 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed consideration of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage involves line-by-line scrutiny of the legislation, allowing MPs to propose amendments and debate specific provisions that will reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
- Oral evidenceMon, 20 Apr 2026
Home Affairs Committee: The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods
The Home Affairs Committee is conducting an oral evidence session to examine how serious and organised crime affects communities at the neighbourhood level. This inquiry will gather testimony from witnesses to understand the local impacts of gangs, drug trafficking, and other organised criminal activity, and inform potential policy responses.
- Consideration of Lords messageMon, 20 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords Message to the Victims and Courts Bill
The Commons will consider a message from the House of Lords regarding the Victims and Courts Bill, likely concerning Lords amendments or disagreements with Commons provisions. This is a procedural stage where MPs will decide whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' proposed changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent.
- Ministerial statementMon, 20 Apr 2026
Recent Antisemitic Attacks
A ministerial statement on recent antisemitic attacks in the UK. This addresses a serious rise in antisemitic incidents and violent attacks targeting Jewish communities, with the government likely to outline its response measures, support for victims, and commitment to tackling antisemitism and hate crime.
- Consideration of Lords messageMon, 20 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill
This is a procedural consideration of a Lords message relating to the Crime and Policing Bill. When the House of Lords amends or sends a message about Commons legislation, the Commons must decide whether to accept those Lords amendments, reject them, or enter further negotiations. This item signals the Commons will consider the Lords' position on the Crime and Policing Bill if necessary.
- DebateThu, 16 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed examination of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to scrutinise and amend the Bill clause-by-clause before it returns to the full Commons. The Bill likely covers reforms to how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
- DebateThu, 16 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs examine clauses and propose amendments. This stage focuses on the technical provisions governing how courts and tribunals operate, their administration, and potentially their reform.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 15 Apr 2026
Effectiveness of the Police Federation
A Westminster Hall debate examining how effectively the Police Federation operates in representing police officers' interests and supporting the police workforce. The debate will scrutinise the Federation's role, performance, and relevance to modern policing challenges.
- DebateTue, 14 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament will continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine specific clauses and amendments to reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales, covering everything from case management to judicial resources.
- DebateTue, 14 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is reconvening a General Committee to continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage involves line-by-line examination of the Bill's clauses, allowing MPs to propose amendments and test the government's proposals on court structure, tribunal reform, and access to justice.
- Consideration of Lords amendmentsTue, 14 Apr 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Crime and Policing Bill. This stage allows MPs to debate whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' proposed changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent. The outcome will determine the final shape of legislation affecting police powers, criminal justice procedures, and law enforcement priorities.
- Oral evidenceTue, 14 Apr 2026
Justice Committee: Access to Justice
The Justice Committee is holding an oral evidence session on Access to Justice—examining how effectively people can obtain legal advice and representation, particularly in civil and criminal matters. This inquiry will explore barriers to justice including cost, availability of legal services, and the impact of legal aid constraints on vulnerable groups.
- Ministerial statementTue, 14 Apr 2026
Halving Knife Crime Plan
The government will present its Halving Knife Crime Plan to Parliament through a ministerial statement. This outlines the Labour administration's strategy to reduce knife crime by 50%, addressing a priority issue that has affected urban communities across the UK. The statement will detail policy measures and initiatives intended to tackle this form of violent crime.
- Money ResolutionTue, 14 Apr 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
This is a Money Resolution for the Crime and Policing Bill, a procedural step that authorizes the House of Commons to consider the bill's financial provisions. The resolution must pass before the bill can proceed to further parliamentary stages. Money Resolutions are required for any legislation that involves government expenditure or changes to taxation.
- MotionTue, 14 Apr 2026
Crime and Policing Bill: Ways and Means
This is a Ways and Means motion for the Crime and Policing Bill, which is a procedural step required before the Commons can consider financial provisions in the legislation. The motion authorizes the House to debate and vote on clauses in the bill that involve spending or taxation, ensuring proper financial scrutiny of crime and policing measures.
- Westminster Hall debateMon, 13 Apr 2026
e-petition 731497 relating to a disclosure and safeguarding mechanism for at-risk children
This Westminster Hall debate examines proposals for a new disclosure and safeguarding mechanism designed to better protect children identified as at-risk. The petition calls for improved systems to identify vulnerable children and ensure relevant information is shared between agencies to prevent harm.
- Ministerial statementMon, 13 Apr 2026
Southport Inquiry
Shabana Mahmood will make a ministerial statement to the Commons regarding the Southport Inquiry. This concerns the public investigation into the circumstances surrounding the serious incident in Southport, likely including matters of public safety, emergency response, and potential policy implications arising from the inquiry's findings.
- Westminster Hall debateThu, 26 Mar 2026
Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers
This Westminster Hall debate will examine whether prison officers should be required to wear body armour while on duty. The discussion will consider the safety benefits, practical implications, and potential costs of making protective equipment mandatory across the prison service.
- AdjournmentThu, 26 Mar 2026
Conduct of Cheshire Police in the case of Lucy Letby
David Davis is raising in an Adjournment debate the conduct of Cheshire Police during their investigation into Lucy Letby, the nurse convicted of multiple infant deaths at Chester Hospital. This debate will examine whether the police force's handling of the case raised any concerns about investigative procedure or accountability.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The General Committee is reconvening to continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This session will examine further clauses and provisions of the legislation, which reforms the structure, operation, and administration of England's court system and tribunal services.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: To consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is considering the Courts and Tribunals Bill, which will examine reforms to England and Wales's court system and tribunal infrastructure. This involves scrutinising proposed changes to how courts and tribunals operate, their jurisdiction, procedures, and potentially their funding and modernisation.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Justice Committee: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Legal Services Board
The Justice Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing to examine the candidate for Chair of the Legal Services Board, the regulatory body that oversees legal professionals in England. This is a scrutiny opportunity for MPs to assess the appointee's suitability before the formal appointment is made.
- Ministerial statementWed, 25 Mar 2026
Report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics
The government will present findings from an independent review into how foreign money and interference affects UK politics. The review examines vulnerabilities in the political system to foreign financial influence and will propose measures to strengthen defences against foreign interference in British democratic processes.
- Consideration of Lords amendmentsWed, 25 Mar 2026
Victims and Courts Bill
The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Victims and Courts Bill. This stage involves reviewing and deciding whether to accept, reject, or further modify the Lords' changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent. The bill aims to strengthen protections and support for crime victims and reform aspects of the court system.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 25 Mar 2026
Waste crime in Knowsley
Anneliese Midgley MP is raising concerns about waste crime in her Knowsley constituency in a Westminster Hall debate. This debate will examine the scale and impact of illegal waste activity in the area, likely covering fly-tipping, unauthorised waste disposal, and enforcement challenges, and will press the government on solutions.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Policing and security in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines the current state of law enforcement and security operations in the region, likely covering challenges such as organised crime, terrorism threats, police resourcing, and cross-border cooperation.