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HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Tenth sitting)I, too, welcome clause 73. Does my hon. Friend agree that more needs to be done to prevent spiking? The Government need to work with other partners, such as the police, venues and…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that although it is crazy that this was not a mandatory requirement in the first place, it is great to see a further recommendation from the IICSA report…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)The former Conservative Member for Chelmsford tabled an amendment on this matter to the Criminal Justice Bill, which Labour supported in opposition, but unfortunately it was not…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. This Government are taking strong new action to make cuckooing a specific offence, protecting the most vulnerable people…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fifth sitting)It was actually former Prime Minister Theresa May, when Home Secretary in 2013, who said that the new low-level threshold would “free up resources” and that “Having to pass…03 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I refer Members to my declaration of interests. I will keep this brief. The abuse of shop workers is simply…03 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)On that point, does the shadow Minister not believe that everybody has the right to decent housing?01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)As other Members have said, antisocial behaviour is out of control. Around 35% of respondents to the crime survey for England and Wales in March 2024 said they had witnessed or…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)We all know that knife crime ruins lives—for the victim, their family and friends, the perpetrator’s family, and even for the perpetrator. My constituent Julie Taylor is the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)I agree 100% with my hon. Friend. Over the past couple of weeks, Essex police has focused particularly on using similar techniques to drive down the use of illegal e-scooters. It…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)Absolutely. I could not have said it better myself. We need to get this provision into law as quickly as possible, as part of this whole raft of changes. The police need to be…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)I find myself agreeing with the shadow Minister on the menace that unauthorised, misused motorised vehicles cause to our society. Untaxed bikes are roaring through our housing…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)I appreciate the hon. Lady’s point, but the key is to get these vehicles as soon as they are spotted on the streets.01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the fact that breaches of respect orders will result in a criminal offence that…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (First sitting)Q Chief Constable De Meyer, looking at knife crime, there is a new offence of possession of a knife or offensive weapon “with intent to use unlawful violence”. Can you explain how…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q This is obviously a meaty Bill. There is a lot of really good stuff in here, and much of it will give new powers to existing police officers, to people across the force and to…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q My questions have been answered, but I will ask another while I have the floor. The Bill provides the ability to extend community safety accreditation schemes, basically…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q Again, this one is for you, Baroness Newlove. There is nothing more frustrating than having your device stolen and knowing where it is, yet the police being unable to act. Are…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q When we look at how we are moving forward, it is good to look at where we have come from. I think it was the coalition Government who included section 176 in the Anti-social…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (First sitting)Q I echo my colleagues in thanking you for all you do in this vital area. You rightly said that spiking affects everybody; unfortunately, it is something that men and women can be…27 Mar 2025