Every parliamentary written question tabled by Luke Akehurst this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What demographic information is held about the subjects of DBS checks in England and Wales.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is operationally independent from the Home Office and as such the Home Office does not hold any demographic information about the subjects of DBS checks in England and Wales. The DBS itself only holds demographic information that is mandatory for the processing of disclosure checks and barring referrals.
If she will review the adequacy of legislation related to the policing of the operations of (a) Palestine Action and (b) other direct action groups.
Whilst the right to protest is a fundamental part of our democracy, this right does not extend to activities that promote violence or criminal damage.The decision to investigate potential criminal activity is a matter for the police, who are operationally independent of government. Home Office Ministers cannot interfere in operational decisions of this nature, as to do so could undermine their independence.However, the Government will always support the police in using their powers as robustly as possible to prevent crime and maintain public order and safety where appropriate.
If her Department will take steps to help stop (a) Palestine Action’s direct action training days and (b) the spread of violent direct action training materials.
Whilst the right to protest is a fundamental part of our democracy, this right does not extend to activities that promote violence or criminal damage.The decision to investigate potential criminal activity is a matter for the police, who are operationally independent of government. Home Office Ministers cannot interfere in operational decisions of this nature, as to do so could undermine their independence.However, the Government will always support the police in using their powers as robustly as possible to prevent crime and maintain public order and safety where appropriate.
What steps she has taken to disrupt the activity of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in the UK.
We do not routinely comment on the detail of operational matters or specific threats. But national security is the first duty of any government, and we take any malicious activity that might pose a significant threat to our security and public safety extr...
What her planned timetable is for (a) launching and (b) concluding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave in 1984.
The Government is committed to an investigation or inquiry into the policing of the events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984 and will consider options for delivering this. We will ensure that the House is updated as soon as practicable.