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Police (Detention and Bail) Act 2011
Summary
This Act sets out the rules for how long police can detain (keep hold of) someone they've arrested, and how bail decisions are made. It updated and clarified the powers police have when someone is suspected of a crime but hasn't yet been charged or released.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules that give police clearer powers to detain (hold) suspects and make decisions about bail (release conditions). Supporters believe it helps police work more efficiently and keeps communities safer by having consistent rules about how long someone can be held before charge.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could allow police to hold people for too long without charge, potentially affecting innocent people's rights. Others are concerned it might reduce judicial oversight and give police too much discretion in bail decisions without proper checks and balances.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Jul 2011
- 2nd reading7 Jul 2011
- Committee stage7 Jul 2011
- 3rd reading7 Jul 2011
Lords
- 1st reading7 Jul 2011
- 2nd reading12 Jul 2011
- Committee stage12 Jul 2011
- 3rd reading12 Jul 2011
Royal Assent12 Jul 2011
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