Crime & Policing

Home Affairs Committee: Responses to antisemitism

The Home Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on responses to antisemitism in the UK. This inquiry examines how government, police, local authorities, and other bodies are tackling antisemitic hate crime and discrimination. The session will scrutinise the effectiveness of current measures and identify gaps in protecting Jewish communities from harassment and violence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the car bomb attack outside Dunmurry Police Station on 26 April 2026

An urgent question has been tabled asking the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to make a statement on a car bomb attack that occurred outside Dunmurry Police Station on 26 April 2026. This is a request for the government to explain the incident, the security response, and any ongoing investigations.

If necessary, 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.